No fatalities

1983-04-25: Antonov AN-12 — Soviet Air Force - Voyenno-vozdushnye sily CCCP — Afghanistan, Afghanistan

Afghanistan, AfghanistanFlight

On April 25, 1983, an Antonov AN-12 operated by Soviet Air Force - Voyenno-vozdushnye sily CCCP was involved in an aviation accident near Afghanistan, Afghanistan in flight. No fatalities were reported. Investigators recorded the probable cause as: The aircraft was destroyed by being shot down. This summary draws on records from the Bureau of Aircraft Accidents Archives (B3A); 8 related events involving the same aircraft type or operator are linked below.

Sourcesthe Bureau of Aircraft Accidents Archives (B3A)Primary reportUpdated 1781220564Data APIEditorial standards

An unidentified aircraft crashed in Afghanistan following an apparent engagement by ground or air forces.

What happened

An aviation incident occurred within the territory of Afghanistan involving an aircraft that was reportedly struck by fire. The sequence of events indicates that the aircraft was shot down during its flight, resulting in a crash at an undisclosed location within the country.

At this time, there is no specific information regarding the registration of the aircraft or the exact model involved in the incident. Furthermore, the current status and fate of the occupants remain unconfirmed, as no data has been released concerning fatalities or injuries resulting from the impact.

Findings

Official reports conclude that the primary factor leading to the destruction of the aircraft was that it was shot down during its operation.

Probable cause

The aircraft was destroyed by being shot down.