Incident Overview
Date: Wednesday 24 September 1980
Aircraft Type: Antonov An-24TV
Owner/operator: Iraqi Airways
Registration Number: YI-AEM
Location: near Kirkuk Airport (KIK) –
ÿ Iraq
Phase of Flight: Unknown
Status: Destroyed, written off
Casualties: Fatalities: / Occupants:
Component Affected: AircraftAircraft
Category: Accident
A heavy fighting engagement occurred near Kirkuk on September 24, likely resulting in significant damage to an aircraft.A heavy fighting engagement occurred near Kirkuk on September 24, likely resulting in significant damage to an aircraft.
Description
Probably damaged beyond repair in the Iran-Iraq war. Heavy fighting had been reported near Kirkuk on September 24.
Source of Information
http://www.scramble.nl/soviet-database?view=defaulthttp://www.scramble.nl/soviet-database?view=defaultPrimary Cause
Heavy fighting near Kirkuk on September 24.Heavy fighting near Kirkuk on September 24.Share on:
