On July 6, 2011, an Ilyushin II-76 (registration 4K-AZ55) operated by Silkway Airlines was involved in an aviation accident near Bagram AFB, Afghanistan during landing or approach. 9 people were killed. This summary draws on records from the Bureau of Aircraft Accidents Archives (B3A); 1 related events involving the same aircraft type or operator are linked below.
A four-engine cargo aircraft struck a mountain 25 km from Bagram AFB during night approach, killing all 9 crew members aboard. The flight originated from Baku-Bina Airport.
Accident Description
On the night of the accident, a four-engine cargo aircraft departed Baku-Bina Airport at 2126 local time on a cargo flight to Bagram Air Base (AFB). The aircraft carried 9 crew members and a load of 18 tons of various goods destined for NATO forces deployed in Afghanistan. While approaching Bagram AFB under night conditions, at an altitude of 12,500 feet, the aircraft impacted the slope of a mountain located approximately 25 kilometers from the airport. The wreckage was located at first light the following day.
Aftermath
The aircraft was destroyed in the impact. All 9 occupants were killed. No other injuries or ground damage were reported. The accident site was investigated, and the wreckage was recovered.
