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Engine fire during landing at Kandahar Airport (UN-76020)

Kandahar, AfghanistanLanding (descent or approach)

On February 14, 2008, an Ilyushin II-76 (registration UN-76020) operated by Asia Continental Airlines was involved in an aviation accident near Kandahar, Afghanistan during landing or approach. No fatalities were reported. Investigators recorded the probable cause as: An explosion in the number one engine triggered a fire during landing. This summary draws on records from the Bureau of Aircraft Accidents Archives (B3A).

Sourcesthe Bureau of Aircraft Accidents Archives (B3A)Primary reportUpdated 2026-06-11Data APIEditorial standards

An engine explosion and subsequent fire occurred during the landing phase of a flight at Kandahar Airport, leading to an emergency evacuation.

What happened

During the landing sequence at Kandahar Airport, the number one engine of the aircraft experienced an explosion. This mechanical failure immediately resulted in an active fire. The flight crew managed to bring the aircraft to a complete stop on the airfield, preventing further uncontrolled movement.

Following the stoppage, the crew initiated emergency procedures to allow for the evacuation of all passengers and crew members from the cabin. While the evacuation was successful, the aircraft sustained significant damage due to the blaze. Specifically, the fire impacted the left wing and the wing root area of the plane.

Findings

  • The primary event was an explosion within the number one engine.
  • The fire caused structural damage to the left wing and the wing root.

Probable cause

An explosion in the number one engine triggered a fire during landing.

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