Aircraft Shot Down During Battle of Gueltat Zemmour (CNA-OH)

Incident Overview On 13 to 29 October 1981, an aircraft engaged in a reconnaissance mission was participating in the Battle of Gueltat Zemmour. The aircraft was carrying five crew members when it was shot down by a surface-to-air missile. The crash occurred near Gueltat Zemmour, and the aircraft burst into flames upon impact. All five crew members were killed in the incident. ## Official Findings The official investigation determined that the aircraft was shot down by a surface-to-air missile fired by soldiers from the Front Polisario. No other causes or contributing factors were identified in the official findings.