YA-BAL

We’re still collecting data for this aircraft. Routes appear once we’ve seen it fly enough times.

Safety history

  • June 11, 1987Accident

    About 30 seconds after takeoff from Khost Airport, while in initial climb, the aircraft was hit by a surface-to-air missile. Out of control, it dove into the ground and crashed, bursting into flames. Two passengers were seriously injured while 53 other occupants were killed. Probable cause (official findings): Shot down by a surface-to-air missile.

    Antonov AN-26 · 53 fatalities