Incident Overview
Date: Monday 12 October 1981
Aircraft Type: Lockheed C-130H Hercules
Owner/operator: Royal Moroccan Air Force
Registration Number: CNA-OH
Location: Guelta Zammour –
ÿ Western Sahara
Phase of Flight: Unknown
Status: Destroyed, written off
Casualties: Fatalities: 5 / Occupants: 5
Component Affected: Cessna 172 aircraftCessna 172 aircraft
A small Cessna 172 aircraft was shot down by rebel forces during a reconnaissance mission near a border region. The incident occurred following a tense exchange of fire.A small Cessna 172 aircraft was shot down by rebel forces during a reconnaissance mission near a border region. The incident occurred following a tense exchange of fire.
Description
Shot down by rebels.
Primary Cause
Rebel attack and engagement.Rebel attack and engagement.Share on:
