Military cargo aircraft shot down near Jalalabad

8 fatalities • Jalalabad, Afghanistan • Landing (descent or approach)

A military transport flight traveling from Kabul was destroyed by a surface-to-air missile during its approach to Jalalabad.

What happened

A military cargo mission operating between Kabul and Jalalabad ended in a fatal crash during the final stages of the flight. As the aircraft was performing its approach to the runway at Jalalabad, it was struck by a Stinger missile. The impact caused the plane to crash a short distance from the airfield, resulting in an immediate post-crash fire.

There were eight fatalities among the occupants of the aircraft. No survivors were reported following the destruction of the airframe.

Findings

Official investigations concluded that the primary reason for the loss of the aircraft was that it was shot down by a Stinger missile during its descent.

Probable cause

The aircraft was destroyed by a surface-to-air missile strike during its approach to the destination.

Frequently asked questions

What happened in the 1987-10-22 Antonov AN-26 accident near Jalalabad, Afghanistan?

A military transport flight traveling from Kabul was destroyed by a surface-to-air missile during its approach to Jalalabad.

Were there any fatalities in the 1987-10-22 Antonov AN-26 accident?

The accident was fatal, resulting in 8 fatalities.

What aircraft was involved and where did it happen?

The accident on 1987-10-22 involved a Antonov AN-26, operated by Soviet Air Force - Voyenno-vozdushnye sily CCCP, at Jalalabad, Afghanistan.

What was the probable cause of the accident?

The aircraft was destroyed by a surface-to-air missile strike during its approach to the destination.

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