Antonov AN-26 crash, Feb 9, 1987 (36 killed), Khost
Antonov AN-26 accident on February 9, 1987 near Khost, Khost, Afghanistan with 36 fatalities. Cause: A Stinger missile strike shortly after takeoff...
- Date: February 9, 1987
- Aircraft: Antonov AN-26
- Location: Khost, Khost, Afghanistan
- Fatalities: 36
- Phase of flight: Takeoff and climb
- Cause: A Stinger missile strike shortly after takeoff from Khost while the aircraft was climbing.
An Afghan Air Force Antonov An-26 was shot down by a Stinger missile fired by mujahideen guerrillas while climbing after takeoff from Khost on 9 February 1987. All 36 people aboard were killed.