Aircraft shoot-down near Menongue

No fatalities • Menongue, Angola • Flight

An unidentified aircraft crashed in the vicinity of Menongue following an engagement with UNITA rebel forces.

What happened

During a period of conflict involving UNITA rebels, an aircraft was struck by gunfire and subsequently crashed near the location of Menongue. The incident occurred during active hostilities, resulting in the loss of the airframe.

At this time, the specific status of the individual on board remains unconfirmed, as the fate of the occupant is unknown following the impact. There are no official records regarding specific injury or fatality counts for this particular event beyond the loss of the aircraft itself.

Findings

Official investigations into the crash concluded that the primary reason for the destruction of the aircraft was that it was shot down by rebel forces during the encounter.

Probable cause

The aircraft was destroyed by ground fire from UNITA rebels.

Frequently asked questions

What happened in the 1989-03-21 Ilyushin II-76 accident near Menongue, Angola?

An unidentified aircraft crashed in the vicinity of Menongue following an engagement with UNITA rebel forces.

Were there any fatalities in the 1989-03-21 Ilyushin II-76 accident?

No fatalities were recorded in this accident.

What aircraft was involved and where did it happen?

The accident on 1989-03-21 involved a Ilyushin II-76, operated by Soviet Air Force - Voyenno-vozdushnye sily CCCP, at Menongue, Angola.

What was the probable cause of the accident?

The aircraft was destroyed by ground fire from UNITA rebels.

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