ASN Wikibase Occurrence # 158761
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| Date: | Thursday 16 September 2004 |
| Time: | 08:59 |
| Type: |  Shenyang F-6 (MiG-19S) |
| Owner/operator: | Albanian Air Force (FASH) |
| Registration: | 3-75 |
| MSN: | 7115 |
| Fatalities: | Fatalities: 1 / Occupants: 1 |
| Aircraft damage: | Destroyed |
| Location: | 20 km NE of Tirana -
 Albania
|
| Phase: | Initial climb |
| Nature: | Military |
| Departure airport: | Tirana-Rinas Airport / 4020 Rgmt |
| Confidence Rating: |  Information is only available from news, social media or unofficial sources |
Exploded and crashed shortly after takeoff for a live firing exercise on the Rreth-Greth training area. Pilot Major Jani Tarifa did not eject and was killed. The aircraft came down just outside the perimeter fence, was carrying 41 shells. Cause: mid-air explosion following hydraulic problems.
Sources:
http://www.bna.bh/portal/en/news/376246
Scramble
AFM NOV 2004
Revision history:
| Date/time | Contributor | Updates |
|---|---|---|
| 20-Aug-2013 14:08 | gerard57 | Added |
| 07-Apr-2016 14:26 | TB | Updated [Aircraft type, Operator, Location] |
| 07-Apr-2016 14:28 | TB | Updated [Operator] |
| 07-Apr-2016 17:23 | TB | Updated [Aircraft type, Registration, Cn, Location, Phase, Destination airport, Source, Narrative] |
| 04-Jul-2021 19:28 | TB | Updated [Time, Aircraft type, Phase, Departure airport, Source, Narrative] |
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