Antonov AN-32 crash, Apr 27, 1993 (76 killed), Samangan
Antonov AN-32 accident on April 27, 1993 near Samangan, Samangan, Afghanistan with 76 fatalities. Cause: Controlled flight into terrain after the crew...
- Date: April 27, 1993
- Aircraft: Antonov AN-32
- Location: Samangan, Samangan, Afghanistan
- Fatalities: 76
- Phase of flight: En route
- Cause: Controlled flight into terrain after the crew descended prematurely over mountainous terrain at night in poor weather.
The An-32, carrying civilians to Mazar-i-Sharif to mark a rebel victory, began its descent at night in poor weather while still short of the destination. It struck a mountain slope and broke up on impact, killing all 76 people on board.