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Angolan Cargo Aircraft Shot Down by SAM-7 Missile

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On February 11, 1984, an Antonov AN-12 operated by Aeroflot - Russian International Airlines was involved in an aviation accident near Angola, Angola in flight. 4 people were killed. Investigators recorded the probable cause as: Shot down by a surface-to-air SAM-7 missile. 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 2026-06-11Data APIEditorial standards

A four-engine cargo aircraft was shot down by a SAM-7 missile in Cuanza Sul, Angola, killing all four crew members during a support flight.

Incident Overview During a cargo and support mission, a four-engine aircraft crashed in the province of Cuanza Sul, Angola. The aircraft was brought down by a surface-to-air missile attack. ## Attack Details The crash was caused by a SAM-7 missile fired by UNITA rebels. The missile successfully struck the aircraft, leading to its destruction. ## Casualties All four crew members aboard the aircraft were killed in the incident. No further details regarding the specific aircraft type, registration, or exact date of the event are provided in the source material. ## Official Findings The official investigation concluded that the probable cause of the accident was the aircraft being shot down by a surface-to-air SAM-7 missile.

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