Incident Overview
Date: Tuesday 10 August 1999
Aircraft Type: Breguet 1150 Atlantic
Owner/operator: Pakistan Navy Air Arm
Registration Number: 91
Location: near Ran of Kutch –
ÿ Pakistan
Phase of Flight: En route
Status: Destroyed, written off
Casualties: Fatalities: 16 / Occupants: 16
Component Affected: Breguet Atlantic aircraftBreguet Atlantic aircraft
A Breguet Atlantic aircraft entered Indian airspace during a surveillance mission over southeastern Pakistan, resulting in a military response from two Indian Air Force MiG-21 fighter planes.A Breguet Atlantic aircraft entered Indian airspace during a surveillance mission over southeastern Pakistan, resulting in a military response from two Indian Air Force MiG-21 fighter planes.
Description
The Breguet Atlantic was on a surveillance mission over southeastern Pakistan when it, according to India, intruded in its airspace. The airplane was shot down by two Indian Air Force MiG-21 fighter planes near the Indian border.
Primary Cause
Military action by India against Breguet Atlantic aircraft in its airspace.Military action by India against Breguet Atlantic aircraft in its airspace.Share on:
