Incident Overview
Date: Monday 18 February 1991
Aircraft Type: McDonnell Douglas DC-9-32CF
Owner/operator: Kuwait Air Force
Registration Number: KAF320
Location: Kuwait International Airport (KWI) –
ÿ Kuwait
Phase of Flight: Standing
Status: Destroyed, written off
Casualties: Fatalities: 0 / Occupants: 0
Component Affected: F-16 fighter aircraftF-16 fighter aircraft
A U.S. F-16 fighter aircraft was destroyed on the ground during a combat engagement in Kuwait. The incident occurred during intense fighting.A U.S. F-16 fighter aircraft was destroyed on the ground during a combat engagement in Kuwait. The incident occurred during intense fighting.
Description
Destroyed on ground during fighting (Gulf War).
Primary Cause
Unknown ? Likely a result of a direct hit from an anti-aircraft missile.Unknown ? Likely a result of a direct hit from an anti-aircraft missile.Share on:
