No fatalities

Training Aircraft Accident at Chaklala-Nur Khan Air Force Base (4180)

Chaklala-Nur Khan AFB (Islamabad), PakistanLanding (descent or approach)

On November 9, 2018, a Lockheed C-130 Hercules (registration 4180) operated by Pakistan Air Force - Pakistan Fiza'ya was involved in an aviation accident near Chaklala-Nur Khan AFB (Islamabad), Pakistan during landing or approach. No fatalities were reported. This summary draws on records from the Bureau of Aircraft Accidents Archives (B3A); 8 related events involving the same aircraft type or operator are linked below.

Sourcesthe Bureau of Aircraft Accidents Archives (B3A)Source recordUpdated 2026-09-03Data APIEditorial standards

A training aircraft veered off the runway and hit a concrete wall after a tire burst on touchdown at Chaklala-Nur Khan AFB in Islamabad. All nine occupants escaped uninjured, but the aircraft was destroyed by a post-crash fire.

Incident Overview and Location The accident occurred while the crew was completing a training mission at Chaklala-Nur Khan Air Force Base in Islamabad. The source does not identify the aircraft type, registration, operator, or date. ## Sequence of Events Upon touchdown, a tire burst. The aircraft then lost control and veered off the runway to the right. It collided with a concrete wall before coming to rest and bursting into flames. ## Outcome and Assessment All nine occupants escaped uninjured. The aircraft was destroyed by a post-crash fire. The source states that it is believed the landing was hard.

Frequently asked questions

What happened in the 9 Nov 2018 Lockheed C-130 Hercules accident near Chaklala-Nur Khan AFB (Islamabad), Pakistan?

A training aircraft veered off the runway and hit a concrete wall after a tire burst on touchdown at Chaklala-Nur Khan AFB in Islamabad. All nine occupants escaped uninjured, but the aircraft was destroyed by a post-crash fire.

Were there any fatalities in the 9 Nov 2018 Lockheed C-130 Hercules accident?

No fatalities were recorded in this accident.

What aircraft was involved and where did it happen?

The accident on 9 Nov 2018 involved a Lockheed C-130 Hercules, registration 4180, operated by Pakistan Air Force - Pakistan Fiza'ya, at Chaklala-Nur Khan AFB (Islamabad), Pakistan.