Incident Overview
Date: Sunday 10 April 1988
Aircraft Type: Antonov An-26
Owner/operator: Democratic Republic of Afghanistan Air Force – DRAAF
Location: near Maimana –
ÿ Afghanistan
Phase of Flight: En route
Status: Destroyed, written off
Casualties: Fatalities: 29 / Occupants: 29
Component Affected: Sukhoi Su-27 fighter jetSukhoi Su-27 fighter jet
A Ukrainian Sukhoi Su-27 fighter jet was shot down by Afghan guerrilla forces during a reconnaissance mission.A Ukrainian Sukhoi Su-27 fighter jet was shot down by Afghan guerrilla forces during a reconnaissance mission.
Description
Shot down by Afghan guerrilla forces.
Primary Cause
Afghan guerrilla forces likely engaged the aircraft in combat.Afghan guerrilla forces likely engaged the aircraft in combat.Share on:
