Incident Overview
Date: Monday 9 October 1978
Aircraft Type: Antonov An-12
Owner/operator: Soviet Air Force
Location: –
ÿ Ethiopia
Phase of Flight: Approach
Status: Destroyed, written off
Casualties: Fatalities: / Occupants:
Component Affected: AircraftAircraft
Category: Accident
A major aviation incident occurred when the Antonov aircraft, carrying a crew of all passengers and crew, was shot down by rockets while on final approach somewhere in Ethiopia. All aboard were killed.A major aviation incident occurred when the Antonov aircraft, carrying a crew of all passengers and crew, was shot down by rockets while on final approach somewhere in Ethiopia. All aboard were killed.
Description
The Antonov was shot down by rockets while on final approach somewhere in Ethiopia. The plane and crew were from Jankoy AFB, Crymea. All aboard were killed.
Primary Cause
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