No fatalities

Aircraft crash during landing at Qala-e-Naw Airport (YA-KAA)

Qala-e-Naw, AfghanistanLanding (descent or approach)

On July 31, 1989, a Yakovlev Yak-40 (registration YA-KAA) operated by Ariana Afghan Airlines was involved in an aviation accident near Qala-e-Naw, Afghanistan during landing or approach. No fatalities were reported. This summary draws on records from the Bureau of Aircraft Accidents Archives (B3A); 7 related events involving the same aircraft type or operator are linked below.

Sourcesthe Bureau of Aircraft Accidents Archives (B3A)Source recordUpdated 2026-06-13Data APIEditorial standards

An aircraft sustained significant damage after crashing while attempting to land at Qala-e-Naw Airport, though all passengers and crew survived.

What happened

During an approach to Qala-e-Naw Airport, an aircraft was involved in a crash landing. The event occurred while the plane was in the landing phase of its flight. Despite the impact, all 20 occupants on board were successfully rescued from the wreckage.

While there were no fatalities reported, the aircraft sustained damage that rendered it beyond repair. The specific sequence of events leading to the impact remains unconfirmed due to the unknown circumstances surrounding the descent and touchdown.

Findings

The exact cause of the accident has not yet been determined, as the circumstances surrounding the crash remain unidentified.

Frequently asked questions

What happened in the 31 Jul 1989 Yakovlev Yak-40 accident near Qala-e-Naw, Afghanistan?

An aircraft sustained significant damage after crashing while attempting to land at Qala-e-Naw Airport, though all passengers and crew survived.

Were there any fatalities in the 31 Jul 1989 Yakovlev Yak-40 accident?

No fatalities were recorded in this accident.

What aircraft was involved and where did it happen?

The accident on 31 Jul 1989 involved a Yakovlev Yak-40, registration YA-KAA, operated by Ariana Afghan Airlines, at Qala-e-Naw, Afghanistan.