Aircraft crash near Sardeh Band Airstrip

3 fatalities • Sardeh Band, Afghanistan • Takeoff (climb)

A four-engine aircraft crashed shortly after takeoff from Sardeh Band Airstrip while performing a troop exfiltration mission, resulting in three fatalities.

What happened

During a mission to transport US Army Special Forces personnel, a four-engine aircraft departed from the Sardeh Band Airstrip. Shortly after the takeoff phase, the aircraft experienced significant difficulty maintaining its altitude. The flight failed to gain sufficient height, leading to an aerodynamic stall. Consequently, the aircraft crashed approximately 4 km away from the airfield.

Findings

  • The accident resulted in three fatalities.
  • There were seven injuries reported among the occupants.
  • The primary factor in the crash was the aircraft's inability to maintain altitude following takeoff, which led to a stall.

Probable cause

The aircraft experienced an aerodynamic stall due to an inability to gain sufficient altitude during the initial climb.

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Frequently asked questions

What happened in the 2002-06-12 Lockheed C-130 Hercules accident near Sardeh Band, Afghanistan?

A four-engine aircraft crashed shortly after takeoff from Sardeh Band Airstrip while performing a troop exfiltration mission, resulting in three fatalities.

Were there any fatalities in the 2002-06-12 Lockheed C-130 Hercules accident?

The accident was fatal, resulting in 3 fatalities.

What aircraft was involved and where did it happen?

The accident on 2002-06-12 involved a Lockheed C-130 Hercules, registration 84-0475, operated by United States Air Force - USAF (since 1947), at Sardeh Band, Afghanistan.

What was the probable cause of the accident?

The aircraft experienced an aerodynamic stall due to an inability to gain sufficient altitude during the initial climb.

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