Incident Overview
Date: Monday 14 December 1998
Aircraft Type: Antonov An-12BP
Owner/operator: Khors Air
Registration Number: UR-11319
Location: near Kuito –
ÿ Angola
Phase of Flight: En route
Status: Destroyed, written off
Casualties: Fatalities: 10 / Occupants: 10
Component Affected: Antonov aircraftAntonov aircraft
Category: Unlawful Interference
A Ukrainian Antonov leased aircraft was shot down by UNITA forces while flying at FL150. The aircraft was carrying relief supplies.A Ukrainian Antonov leased aircraft was shot down by UNITA forces while flying at FL150. The aircraft was carrying relief supplies.
Description
The Antonov, leased from a Ukraine company, was shot down by UNITA forces while flying at FL150. The aircraft carried relief supplies.
Primary Cause
Unknown ? Possible hostile action by UNITA forces.Unknown ? Possible hostile action by UNITA forces.Share on:
