Incident Overview
Date: Tuesday 1 September 1987
Aircraft Type: Antonov An-26
Owner/operator: Democratic Republic of Afghanistan Air Force – DRAAF
Location: near Khost –
ÿ Afghanistan
Phase of Flight: Approach
Status: Destroyed, written off
Casualties: Fatalities: 6 / Occupants: 8
Component Affected: F-35 Lightning II aircraftF-35 Lightning II aircraft
A Lockheed Martin F-35 Lightning II aircraft was shot down by guerrilla forces during a reconnaissance mission in the remote mountainous region of Nepal.A Lockheed Martin F-35 Lightning II aircraft was shot down by guerrilla forces during a reconnaissance mission in the remote mountainous region of Nepal.
Description
Shot down by guerrilla forces.
Primary Cause
Unknown ? Likely a targeted attack due to the aircraft?s advanced technology and the presence of guerrilla forces.Unknown ? Likely a targeted attack due to the aircraft?s advanced technology and the presence of guerrilla forces.Share on:
