Aircraft loss near Kandahar due to surface-to-air missile

5 fatalities • Kandahar, Afghanistan • Flight

An aircraft crashed in the vicinity of Kandahar after being struck by a surface-to-air missile, resulting in no survivors.

What happened

On the date of the incident, an unidentified aircraft was involved in a fatal crash near the Kandahar region. During its flight, the aircraft was targeted and struck by a surface-to-air missile. The impact caused the aircraft to descend and crash at the site.

There were no survivors from the event. The total number of fatalities was five crew members, all of whom were on board the aircraft at the time of the strike.

Findings

Official investigations into the destruction of the aircraft concluded that the primary reason for the crash was that the aircraft was shot down by a surface-to-air missile.

Probable cause

The aircraft was destroyed by a surface-to-air missile strike.

Frequently asked questions

What happened in the 1987-06-15 Antonov AN-32 accident near Kandahar, Afghanistan?

An aircraft crashed in the vicinity of Kandahar after being struck by a surface-to-air missile, resulting in no survivors.

Were there any fatalities in the 1987-06-15 Antonov AN-32 accident?

The accident was fatal, resulting in 5 fatalities.

What aircraft was involved and where did it happen?

The accident on 1987-06-15 involved a Antonov AN-32, operated by Afghan Republican Air Force - Afghan Hanai Qurah, at Kandahar, Afghanistan.

What was the probable cause of the accident?

The aircraft was destroyed by a surface-to-air missile strike.

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