Military training accident involving surface-to-air missile strike

2 fatalities • Ringenäs, Sweden • Flight

An aircraft serving as a target during a military exercise was accidentally destroyed by a surface-to-air missile, resulting in the deaths of both crew members.

What happened

During a scheduled military training operation conducted alongside the Swedish Army, an aircraft was being utilized as a target for combat exercises. While the aircraft was maintaining a level flight path at a relatively low altitude during its cruise phase, it was struck by a surface-to-air missile. The impact caused the aircraft to crash immediately.

There were two fatalities resulting from the incident, as both members of the crew perished in the accident. The event occurred while the aircraft was performing its designated role within the scope of the military maneuvers.

Findings

Investigations into the crash determined that the destruction of the aircraft was not intentional toward the flight crew, but rather a result of an error during the exercise. The primary factor in the accident was that the aircraft was mistakenly shot down by a surface-to-air missile during the training mission.

Probable cause

The aircraft was accidentally struck and downed by a surface-to-air missile during a military target exercise.

Frequently asked questions

What happened in the 1986-03-15 Mitsubishi MU-2 Marquise accident near Ringenäs, Sweden?

An aircraft serving as a target during a military exercise was accidentally destroyed by a surface-to-air missile, resulting in the deaths of both crew members.

Were there any fatalities in the 1986-03-15 Mitsubishi MU-2 Marquise accident?

The accident was fatal, resulting in 2 fatalities.

What aircraft was involved and where did it happen?

The accident on 1986-03-15 involved a Mitsubishi MU-2 Marquise, registration SE-IOX, operated by Nyge-Aero, at Ringenäs, Sweden.

What was the probable cause of the accident?

The aircraft was accidentally struck and downed by a surface-to-air missile during a military target exercise.

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