Incident Overview
Date: Tuesday 27 April 1993
Aircraft Type: Antonov An-32
Owner/operator: Democratic Republic of Afghanistan Air Force – DRAAF
Location: Tashqurghan –
ÿ Afghanistan
Phase of Flight: En route
Status: Destroyed, written off
Casualties: Fatalities: 76 / Occupants: 76
Component Affected: Aircraft control surfaces and flight control systems.Aircraft control surfaces and flight control systems.
Category: Accident
A small aircraft experienced a catastrophic loss of control during a severe mountain weather event, resulting in a significant crash.A small aircraft experienced a catastrophic loss of control during a severe mountain weather event, resulting in a significant crash.
Description
Crashed in mountainous terrain in poor weather.
Source of Information
http://www.scramble.nl/soviet-database?view=defaulthttp://www.scramble.nl/soviet-database?view=defaultPrimary Cause
Severe mountain weather conditions, including high winds, heavy rain, and reduced visibility, significantly impaired aircraft control and maneuverability.Severe mountain weather conditions, including high winds, heavy rain, and reduced visibility, significantly impaired aircraft control and maneuverability.Share on:
