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Egyptian Air Force MiG-21 shoots down Israeli DO.28 near Suez (016)

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On October 21, 1973, a Dornier DO.28A/B (registration 016) operated by Israeli Air Force - Heyl Ha'avir was involved in an aviation accident near Suez, Egypt in flight. No fatalities were reported. Investigators recorded the probable cause as: Shot down by an Egyptian Air Force fighter. 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 2026-09-03Data APIEditorial standards

An Egyptian Air Force MiG-21 shot down an Israeli DO.28 with a SAM-3 missile. The aircraft crashed in a desert 15 km southeast of Suez, destroying it and resulting in three prisoners of war.

Incident Overview An Egyptian Air Force MiG-21 intercepted and shot down an Israeli DO.28 using a SAM-3 air-to-air missile. The engagement resulted in the complete destruction of the DO.28. ## Crash and Aftermath The downed aircraft crash-landed in a desert area approximately 15 kilometers southeast of Suez. All three occupants of the aircraft were captured and taken as prisoners of war by Egyptian forces. ## Official Findings The official investigation determined that the aircraft was shot down by an Egyptian Air Force fighter during the incident. No further details regarding the specific operational context or mission profile were provided in the source material.

Probable cause

Shot down by an Egyptian Air Force fighter.

Related events

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Frequently asked questions

What happened in the 21 Oct 1973 Dornier DO.28A/B accident near Suez, Egypt?

An Egyptian Air Force MiG-21 shot down an Israeli DO.28 with a SAM-3 missile. The aircraft crashed in a desert 15 km southeast of Suez, destroying it and resulting in three prisoners of war.

Were there any fatalities in the 21 Oct 1973 Dornier DO.28A/B accident?

No fatalities were recorded in this accident.

What aircraft was involved and where did it happen?

The accident on 21 Oct 1973 involved a Dornier DO.28A/B, registration 016, operated by Israeli Air Force - Heyl Ha'avir, at Suez, Egypt.

What was the probable cause of the accident?

Shot down by an Egyptian Air Force fighter.

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