National Air Cargo issues statement regarding Boeing 747 crash in Afghanistan

ORLANDO, Fla. – National Air Cargo will not speculate as to the cause of the accident involving National Flight NCR102.

ORLANDO, Fla. – National Air Cargo will not speculate as to the cause of the accident involving National Flight NCR102. With our full cooperation, an investigation by appropriate authorities is under way, and we encourage everyone to join us in respecting that process and allowing it to take its appropriate course.

Here are some facts regarding the aircraft and its movements prior to the accident:

National Flight NCR102 was en route to Dubai from Camp Bastian and had stopped to refuel at Bagram Air Base.

The cargo contained within the aircraft was properly loaded and secured, and had passed all necessary inspections prior to departing Camp Bastian.

The aircraft landed safely and uneventfully in Bagram.

No additional cargo or personnel was added during the stop in Bagram, and the aircraft’s cargo was again inspected prior to departure.

Please visit www.nationalaircargo.com for updates regarding this tragic accident.

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