Narrative:
The Antonov was shot down by rockets while on final approach somewhere in Ethiopia. The plane and crew were from Jankoy AFB, Crymea. All aboard were killed.
| Status: | |
| Date: | Monday 9 October 1978 |
| Type: |  Antonov An-12 |
| Operator: | Soviet Air Force |
| Registration: | registration unknown |
| MSN: | |
| First flight: | |
| Crew: | Fatalities: / Occupants: |
| Passengers: | Fatalities: / Occupants: |
| Total: | Fatalities: / Occupants: |
| Aircraft damage: | Damaged beyond repair |
| Location: | at an unknown location ( Ethiopia)
|
| Phase: | Approach (APR) |
| Nature: | Military |
| Departure airport: | ? |
| ? |
The Antonov was shot down by rockets while on final approach somewhere in Ethiopia. The plane and crew were from Jankoy AFB, Crymea. All aboard were killed.
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