Boeing 737-400 accident near Kabul, Af, May 8, 2014
On May 8, 2014 at about 5:05 pm local time, a Boeing 737-400, registered YAPIB, was substantially damaged in an accident during landing near Kabul. 7 people had minor injuries; 125 others were unhurt.
The NTSB's probable cause their words, unchanged
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Source: NTSB aviation accident database, copy made October 5, 2026. Docket and reports at the NTSB.
What the record shows
- Date
- May 8, 2014 · about 5:05 pm local time
- Place
- Kabul, Afghanistan
- Type
- Accident
- Injuries
- 7 people had minor injuries; 125 others were unhurt.
- Weather
- not recorded
- Aircraft
- Boeing 737-400 · all 737-400s on the register
- Registration
- YAPIB · no longer on the register
- Damage
- Substantial damage
- Flight
- Flight
The NTSB's narrative final · quoted from the NTSB record
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The complete narrative as the NTSB published it. The NTSB's docket holds the report as a PDF and any photographs, statements and other documents from the investigation.
The factual record from the NTSB's investigation tables, in plain English
What happened, in order
- Runway excursion during landing defining event
The aircraft
- Landing gear: fixed
Weather at the time
- Temperature: 0°F (-18°C), dew point 0°F (-18°C)
Injuries
| Fatal | Serious | Minor | None | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Cabi | 5 | 3 | ||
| Flight crew | 2 | |||
| Passengers | 2 | 120 |
Documents from the investigation the NTSB's docket: the evidence folder behind the report
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