No fatalities

2007-08-29: Lockheed C-130 Hercules (XV205) — Royal Air Force - RAF — Afghanistan, Afghanistan

Afghanistan, AfghanistanLanding (descent or approach)

On August 29, 2007, a Lockheed C-130 Hercules (registration XV205) operated by Royal Air Force - RAF was involved in an aviation accident near Afghanistan, Afghanistan during landing or approach. No fatalities were reported. Investigators recorded the probable cause as: A heavy landing on a rough, unpaved airstrip caused irreparable structural damage to the aircraft. 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)Primary reportUpdated 1781197957Data APIEditorial standards
Aircraft registered XV205
Aircraft registered XV205. Photo: Andrew Thomas from Shrewsbury, UK / CC BY-SA 2.0, via Wikimedia Commons

An aircraft sustained irreparable damage after a heavy landing on an unpaved airstrip in Afghanistan, leading to the intentional destruction of the airframe.

What happened

An aviation accident occurred on an unpaved airstrip situated within the Helmand Province of Afghanistan. During the landing phase, the aircraft struck the rough terrain with significant force. While the impact resulted in the airframe being damaged beyond repair, all individuals on board were able to evacuate the scene without sustaining any 0 fatalities or injuries.

Following the landing, the presence of Taliban forces in the immediate area necessitated emergency measures. To prevent the wreckage from being recovered or utilized, the aircraft was deliberately destroyed by fire.

Probable cause

A heavy landing on a rough, unpaved airstrip caused irreparable structural damage to the aircraft.