# NTSB Accident DCA13CA008
> **BOMBARDIER INC DHC-8-315** · 2012-10-17 · Kabul, AF · NONE
## Event
- **NTSB number:** DCA13CA008
- **Event ID:** 20121025X02835
- **Type:** Accident
- **Date:** 2012-10-17
- **Location:** Kabul, AF
- **Coordinates:** 34.566665, 69.201385
## Injuries
- **Highest injury:** NONE
- **Fatal:** 0
- **Serious:** 0
- **Minor:** 0
- **Uninjured:** 7
- **Total aboard:** 7
## Aircraft
- **Make:** BOMBARDIER INC
- **Model:** DHC-8-315
- **Registration:** N800AW
- **FAR Part:** PUBU
- **Engines:** 2
- **Damage:** SUBS
## Conditions
- **Light:** DAYL
- **Weather:** VMC
## Probable cause

the captains ineffective management of the airplanes energy state during final approach and flare that resulted in a hard landing and tail strike at touchdown.

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