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Four-Engine Aircraft Shot Down by Missile Near Kabul (CCCP-86739)

Kabul, AfghanistanLanding (descent or approach)

On October 27, 1984, an Ilyushin II-76 (registration CCCP-86739) operated by Soviet Air Force - Voyenno-vozdushnye sily CCCP was involved in an aviation accident near Kabul, Afghanistan during landing or approach. 11 people were killed. Investigators recorded the probable cause as: Shot down by a surface-to-air missile. 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 2026-07-04Data APIEditorial standards

An aircraft on approach to Kabul was struck by a Strela surface-to-air missile, causing it to crash southeast of the city. All 11 occupants were killed.

Incident

A four-engine aircraft was completing a flight from Tashkent, carrying 11 people and a load of 25 tons of various equipment. While on approach, a surface-to-air missile of the Strela type struck the left wing between engines number 1 and 2. The aircraft went out of control, descended, and crashed in a huge explosion approximately 20 kilometers southeast of Kabul.

Casualties

All 11 occupants on board were killed.

Investigation

The official investigation concluded that the aircraft was shot down by a surface-to-air missile, which was determined to be the probable cause of the accident.

Related events

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Frequently asked questions

What happened in the 27 Oct 1984 Ilyushin II-76 accident near Kabul, Afghanistan?

An aircraft on approach to Kabul was struck by a Strela surface-to-air missile, causing it to crash southeast of the city. All 11 occupants were killed.

Were there any fatalities in the 27 Oct 1984 Ilyushin II-76 accident?

The accident was fatal, resulting in 11 fatalities.

What aircraft was involved and where did it happen?

The accident on 27 Oct 1984 involved an Ilyushin II-76, registration CCCP-86739, operated by Soviet Air Force - Voyenno-vozdushnye sily CCCP, at Kabul, Afghanistan.

What was the probable cause of the accident?

Shot down by a surface-to-air missile.

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