Incident Overview
Date: Tuesday 25 March 1986
Aircraft Type: Antonov An-32
Owner/operator: Indian Air Force – IAF
Registration Number: K2729
Location: 450 km off Jamnagar, India –
ÿ Indian Ocean
Phase of Flight: En route
Status: Aircraft missing, written off
Casualties: Fatalities: 7 / Occupants: 7
Component Affected: Communication system (likely radio and/or satellite).Communication system (likely radio and/or satellite).
Category: Accident
A Soviet Union-based cargo flight experienced a loss of communication with air traffic control approximately one hour and 18 minutes after takeoff. The aircraft was operating in international airspace.A Soviet Union-based cargo flight experienced a loss of communication with air traffic control approximately one hour and 18 minutes after takeoff. The aircraft was operating in international airspace.
Description
Missing over sea while on a delivery flight from the Soviet Union. Last contact was 1 hour and 18 minutes after takeoff.
Primary Cause
Communication disruption due to weather conditions or interference.Communication disruption due to weather conditions or interference.Share on:
