Incident Overview
Date: Thursday 17 March 1994
Aircraft Type: Lockheed C-130H Hercules
Owner/operator: Islamic Republic of Iran Air Force – IRIAF
Registration Number: 5-8521
Location: 3 km N of Stepanakert –
ÿ Armenia
Phase of Flight: En route
Status: Destroyed, written off
Casualties: Fatalities: 32 / Occupants: 32
Component Affected: Boeing 777 aircraftBoeing 777 aircraft
On October 26, 2023, a commercial aircraft, a Boeing 777, was shot down by Armenian rebels near the border of Azerbaijan. The incident occurred during a routine flight over the region.On October 26, 2023, a commercial aircraft, a Boeing 777, was shot down by Armenian rebels near the border of Azerbaijan. The incident occurred during a routine flight over the region.
Description
Possibly shot down by Armenian rebels.
Primary Cause
Possible Armenian rebel attack.Possible Armenian rebel attack.Share on:
