Antonov AN-26 crash, Jan 22, 1985 (8 killed), Jabal-os-Sarāj
Antonov AN-26 accident on January 22, 1985 near Jabal-os-Sarāj, Parwan, Afghanistan with 8 fatalities. Cause: Excessive rate of descent at excessive...
- Date: January 22, 1985
- Aircraft: Antonov AN-26
- Location: Jabal-os-Sarāj, Parwan, Afghanistan
- Fatalities: 8
- Phase of flight: Approach and landing
- Cause: Excessive rate of descent at excessive speed by the pilot in command, causing the aircraft to partially disintegrate in the air.
A Soviet Air Force Antonov An-26RT (05) descending to Bagram air base went out of control and crashed in a field near Jabal os Saraj in Parwan province, Afghanistan. All eight occupants, six crew and two passengers, were killed.