AN-26 Shot Down Near Parachinar

Incident Overview During a flight from Kabul to Jalalabad, the crew of an AN-26 reported technical problems. The aircraft subsequently entered Pakistani airspace without receiving clearance. It is believed that a Pakistan Air Force fighter pilot shot down the AN-26, which later crashed near Parachinar. The wreckage was discovered the following morning, and all 34 occupants were killed. ## Official Findings The official investigation determined that the probable cause of the accident was that the aircraft was shot down. No specific registration, operator, or exact date was provided in the source material.