Incident Overview
Date: Saturday 1 August 1992
Aircraft Type: Yakovlev Yak-40
Owner/operator: Ariana Afghan Airlines
Registration Number: YA-KAB
Location: Kabul Airport (KBL) –
ÿ Afghanistan
Phase of Flight: Standing
Status: Destroyed, written off
Casualties: Fatalities: / Occupants:
Component Affected: AircraftAircraft
Category: Unlawful Interference
A squadron of aircraft was struck by mortar fire during a military exercise, resulting in significant damage and loss of life.A squadron of aircraft was struck by mortar fire during a military exercise, resulting in significant damage and loss of life.
Description
Destroyed during mortar attack.
Source of Information
https://www.airhistory.net/info/soviet.phphttps://www.airhistory.net/info/soviet.phpPrimary Cause
Mortar fireMortar fireShare on:
