Antonov AN-26 crash, Dec 12, 1980 (5 killed), Angola
Antonov AN-26 accident on December 12, 1980 near Angola with 5 fatalities. Cause: Shot down by a surface-to-air missile..
- Date: December 12, 1980
- Aircraft: Antonov AN-26
- Location: Angola
- Fatalities: 5
- Phase of flight: En route
- Cause: Shot down by a surface-to-air missile.
An Antonov An-26 of the Soviet Air Force was shot down by a surface-to-air missile and crashed in flames in southern Angola near the Namibian border. All five crew members were killed.