Fatal Falcon 10 Accident in Afghanistan

2 fatalities • Исламский Эмират Афганистан, провинция Бадахшан

A Falcon 10 aircraft, registration RA-09011, was involved in a fatal accident in the Badakhshan province of Afghanistan on January 20, 2024, resulting in two fatalities.

On January 20, 2024, a Falcon 10 aircraft with registration RA-09011 was involved in an aviation incident in the Badakhshan province of the Islamic Emirate of Afghanistan. The accident resulted in two fatalities and no other injuries.

Probable cause

The accident was likely caused by the pilot's failure to activate the pitot-static heater before takeoff, which caused the failure of the aneroid instruments and a loss of spatial orientation. Additionally, the pilot operated the aircraft without the required qualification endorsement for the specific aircraft type and weather conditions, and conducted flight at RVSM altitudes without the necessary training.

Frequently asked questions

What happened in the 2024-01-20 FALCON 10 accident near Исламский Эмират Афганистан, провинция Бадахшан?

A Falcon 10 aircraft, registration RA-09011, was involved in a fatal accident in the Badakhshan province of Afghanistan on January 20, 2024, resulting in two fatalities.

Were there any fatalities in the 2024-01-20 FALCON 10 accident?

The accident was fatal, resulting in 2 fatalities.

What aircraft was involved and where did it happen?

The accident on 2024-01-20 involved a FALCON 10, registration RA-09011, at Исламский Эмират Афганистан, провинция Бадахшан.

What was the probable cause of the accident?

The accident was likely caused by the pilot's failure to activate the pitot-static heater before takeoff, which caused the failure of the aneroid instruments and a loss of spatial orientation. Additionally, the pilot operated the aircraft without the required qualification endorsement for the specific aircraft type…

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