No fatalities

Aircraft Overrun and Fire at Bagram Air Force Base (158573)

Bagram AFB, AfghanistanLanding (descent or approach)

On October 21, 2008, a Lockheed P-3 Orion (registration 158573) operated by United States Navy - USN was involved in an aviation accident near Bagram AFB, Afghanistan 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)Primary reportUpdated 2026-06-11Data APIEditorial standards

An aircraft overran the runway at Bagram Air Force Base after experiencing deceleration difficulties, resulting in a fire and total loss, with no injuries reported.

Incident Overview Following its landing at Bagram Air Force Base, an aircraft encountered significant difficulties in decelerating properly. The crew was unable to bring the aircraft to a stop within the remaining runway distance, leading to an overrun. During the incident, the aircraft lost its right main gear and eventually came to rest, at which point it burst into flames. The aircraft sustained damage beyond repair, but there were no injuries among the occupants. The specific aircraft type, registration, operator, and exact date of the incident are not provided in the source material. This event highlights the critical importance of effective deceleration procedures and runway safety measures in aviation operations.