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Crash of an Antonov AN-12BP in Kandahar

Date & Time: Jan 23, 1989
Type of aircraft:
Antonov AN-12
Operator:
Registration:
CCCP-11987
Flight Phase:
Landing (descent or approach)
Flight Type:
Military
Survivors:
Yes
Site:
Airport (less than 10 km from airport)
Schedule:
Kabul - Kandahar
Location:
Kandahar
Kandahar
Country:
Afghanistan
Region:
Asia
Crew on board:
6
Crew fatalities:
Pax on board:
0
Pax fatalities:
Other fatalities:
Total fatalities:
0
Circumstances:
While descending to Kandahar Airport, the four engine aircraft was hit by ground fire. The crew continued the approach and the aircraft landed hard. Upon touchdown, the tail separated and out of control, the aircraft veered off runway and came to rest. All six crew members were injured and the aircraft was destroyed.
Probable cause:
Mislanding after being hit by ground fire on final approach.

Crash of an Antonov AN-12 in Kandahar: 3 killed

Date & Time: Jul 12, 1987
Type of aircraft:
Antonov AN-12
Operator:
Flight Phase:
Landing (descent or approach)
Flight Type:
Military
Survivors:
Yes
Site:
Airport (less than 10 km from airport)
Location:
Kandahar
Kandahar
Country:
Afghanistan
Region:
Asia
Crew on board:
6
Crew fatalities:
Pax on board:
0
Pax fatalities:
Other fatalities:
Total fatalities:
3
Circumstances:
After landing at Kandahar Airport, the four engine aircraft was hit by a mortar shell. Out of control, it veered off runway and collided with a building housing radio installations. The aircraft caught fire and was destroyed by several explosions as it was carrying a load of ammunitions. Three crew members were injured and three others were killed.
Probable cause:
Struck by a mortar shell upon landing.

Crash of an Antonov AN-32 in Kandahar: 3 killed

Date & Time: Jun 22, 1987
Type of aircraft:
Antonov AN-32
Operator:
Flight Phase:
Takeoff (climb)
Flight Type:
Military
Survivors:
No
Site:
Airport (less than 10 km from airport)
Schedule:
Kandahar - Kabul
Location:
Kandahar
Kandahar
Country:
Afghanistan
Region:
Asia
Crew on board:
3
Crew fatalities:
Pax on board:
0
Pax fatalities:
Other fatalities:
Total fatalities:
3
Circumstances:
Shortly after takeoff from Kandahar Airport, while in initial climb, the aircraft was shot down by a surface-to-air missile and crashed in a huge explosion. All three crew members were killed.
Probable cause:
Shot down by a surface-to-air missile.

Crash of an Antonov AN-32 in Kandahar: 5 killed

Date & Time: Jun 15, 1987
Type of aircraft:
Antonov AN-32
Operator:
Flight Phase:
Flight
Flight Type:
Military
Survivors:
No
Site:
Mountains
Location:
Kandahar
Kandahar
Country:
Afghanistan
Region:
Asia
Crew on board:
5
Crew fatalities:
Pax on board:
0
Pax fatalities:
Other fatalities:
Total fatalities:
5
Circumstances:
The aircraft was shot down by a surface-to-air missile and crashed near Kandahar. All five crew members were killed.
Probable cause:
Shot down by a surface-to-air missile.

Crash of an Antonov AN-26 near Kandahar: 52 killed

Date & Time: Sep 4, 1985 at 1100 LT
Type of aircraft:
Antonov AN-26
Operator:
Registration:
YA-BAM
Flight Phase:
Takeoff (climb)
Flight Type:
Scheduled Revenue Flight
Survivors:
No
Site:
Plain, Valley
Schedule:
Kandahar - Farah
MSN:
57314106
YOM:
1975
Location:
Kandahar
Kandahar
Country:
Afghanistan
Region:
Asia
Crew on board:
5
Crew fatalities:
Pax on board:
47
Pax fatalities:
Other fatalities:
Total fatalities:
52
Circumstances:
After takeoff from Kandahar Airport, while climbing to an altitude of 3,800 feet, the aircraft was shot down by a surface-to-air missile. Out of control, it crashed 18 km west of Kandahar Airport and was destroyed. None of the 52 occupants survived the crash.
Probable cause:
Shot down by a surface-to-air missile shortly after takeoff.

Crash of an Antonov AN-12 in Kandahar: 14 killed

Date & Time: Jul 12, 1985
Type of aircraft:
Antonov AN-12
Operator:
Flight Phase:
Landing (descent or approach)
Flight Type:
Military
Survivors:
Yes
Site:
Airport (less than 10 km from airport)
Location:
Kandahar
Kandahar
Country:
Afghanistan
Region:
Asia
Crew on board:
6
Crew fatalities:
Pax on board:
0
Pax fatalities:
Other fatalities:
Total fatalities:
14
Circumstances:
The aircraft was completing a cargo flight, carrying six crew members and a load of ammunition. On approach to Kandahar Airport, the aircraft was hit by small-arms fire. The crew was able to continue the approach and after landing, the aircraft veered off runway, collided with obstacles and caught fire. All six crew members managed to escape while 14 soldiers who tried to extinguish the fire (not knowing of the nature of the cargo) were killed when the ammunition exploded.

Crash of an Antonov AN-12 in Kandahar: 14 killed

Date & Time: Jul 11, 1985
Type of aircraft:
Antonov AN-12
Operator:
Flight Phase:
Takeoff (climb)
Flight Type:
Military
Survivors:
No
Site:
Plain, Valley
Schedule:
Kandahar – Shindand
Location:
Kandahar
Kandahar
Country:
Afghanistan
Region:
Asia
Crew on board:
6
Crew fatalities:
Pax on board:
8
Pax fatalities:
Other fatalities:
Total fatalities:
14
Circumstances:
After takeoff from Kandahar Airport, while climbing, the four engine aircraft was shot down by a surface-to-air missile and crashed 22 km from the airfield, bursting into flames. All 14 occupants were killed.
Probable cause:
Shot down by a surface-to-air missile.

Crash of an Antonov AN-12 near Mazari Sharif: 8 killed

Date & Time: Jan 18, 1984
Type of aircraft:
Antonov AN-12
Operator:
Registration:
CCCP-11429
Flight Phase:
Landing (descent or approach)
Flight Type:
Military
Survivors:
No
Site:
Plain, Valley
Schedule:
Kandahar - Mazari Sharif
Location:
Mazari Sharif
Balkh
Country:
Afghanistan
Region:
Asia
Crew on board:
8
Crew fatalities:
Pax on board:
0
Pax fatalities:
Other fatalities:
Total fatalities:
8
Circumstances:
While descending to Mazari Sharif on a flight from Kandahar with a load of ammunitions, the crew encountered poor visibility due to low clouds. After passing below the cloud layer, the four engine aircraft was struck by a surface-to-air missile. Both left engines failed and the aircraft crashed 40 km from Mazari Sharif Airport. All eight occupants were killed.
Probable cause:
Shot down by a surface-to-air missile.
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