No fatalities

Aircraft crash near Kabul following ground fire

Kabul, AfghanistanFlight

On November 11, 1984, an Antonov AN-12 operated by Soviet Air Force - Voyenno-vozdushnye sily CCCP was involved in an aviation accident near Kabul, Afghanistan in flight. No fatalities were reported. Investigators recorded the probable cause as: The aircraft was downed by incoming ground fire. 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)Source recordUpdated 2026-06-14Data APIEditorial standards

An unidentified aircraft crashed in the vicinity of Kabul after being struck by weapons fire from the ground.

What happened

An aviation accident occurred in the area surrounding Kabul, resulting in the destruction of the aircraft. During the flight, the aircraft was targeted by ground-based weaponry. The impact of this ground fire led to a loss of control, causing the aircraft to crash in the region.

No specific details regarding the number of fatalities or injuries were provided in the initial reports, nor was the specific registration or model of the aircraft identified in the available documentation. The incident concluded with the total loss of the airframe following the engagement with ground fire.

Probable cause

The aircraft was downed by incoming ground fire.

Frequently asked questions

What happened in the 11 Nov 1984 Antonov AN-12 accident near Kabul, Afghanistan?

An unidentified aircraft crashed in the vicinity of Kabul after being struck by weapons fire from the ground.

Were there any fatalities in the 11 Nov 1984 Antonov AN-12 accident?

No fatalities were recorded in this accident.

What aircraft was involved and where did it happen?

The accident on 11 Nov 1984 involved an Antonov AN-12, operated by Soviet Air Force - Voyenno-vozdushnye sily CCCP, at Kabul, Afghanistan.

What was the probable cause of the accident?

The aircraft was downed by incoming ground fire.