Aircraft excursion and fire at Chaklala-Nur Khan Air Base

No fatalities • Chaklala-Nur Khan AFB (Islamabad), Pakistan • Landing (descent or approach)

A training flight ended in an aircraft excursion and post-crash fire at an air base in Islamabad, resulting in no injuries.

What happened

During a scheduled training mission at the Chaklala-Nur Khan Air Base in Islamabad, an aircraft experienced a critical failure immediately following landing. As the plane touched down on the runway, a tire burst, which led to a loss of directional control. The aircraft subsequently veered toward the right side of the runway and struck a concrete wall.

Following the collision, the aircraft caught fire. Despite the intensity of the post-crash flames, all nine occupants successfully evacuated the plane. The aircraft was completely destroyed by the fire.

Findings

Preliminary details suggest that the aircraft experienced a hard landing prior to the tire failure. The sequence of events indicates that the loss of control was a direct result of the tire bursting during the landing phase.

Probable cause

A tire burst following a hard landing caused the aircraft to veer off the runway and strike a wall.

Frequently asked questions

What happened in the 2018-11-09 Lockheed C-130 Hercules accident near Chaklala-Nur Khan AFB (Islamabad), Pakistan?

A training flight ended in an aircraft excursion and post-crash fire at an air base in Islamabad, resulting in no injuries.

Were there any fatalities in the 2018-11-09 Lockheed C-130 Hercules accident?

No fatalities were recorded in this accident.

What aircraft was involved and where did it happen?

The accident on 2018-11-09 involved a Lockheed C-130 Hercules, registration 4180, operated by Pakistan Air Force - Pakistan Fiza'ya, at Chaklala-Nur Khan AFB (Islamabad), Pakistan.

What was the probable cause of the accident?

A tire burst following a hard landing caused the aircraft to veer off the runway and strike a wall.

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