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AN-26 Shot Down Near Parachinar

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On November 19, 1988, an Antonov AN-26 operated by Afghan Republican Air Force - Afghan Hanai Qurah was involved in an aviation accident near Parachinar, Pakistan in flight. 34 people were killed. Investigators recorded the probable cause as: 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 2026-06-11Data APIEditorial standards

An AN-26 flying from Kabul to Jalalabad entered Pakistani airspace without clearance after technical issues and was shot down, killing all 34 occupants.

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.

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