Antonov AN-26 crash, Jun 11, 1987 (53 killed), Khost
Antonov AN-26 accident on June 11, 1987 near Khost, Khost, Afghanistan with 53 fatalities. Cause: Shot down by a surface to air missile fired by rebels.
- Date: June 11, 1987
- Aircraft: Antonov AN-26
- Location: Khost, Khost, Afghanistan
- Fatalities: 53
- Phase of flight: Takeoff and climb
- Cause: Shot down by a surface to air missile fired by rebels
On 11 June 1987 a Bakhtar Afghan Airlines Antonov An-26 (YA-BAL) was hit by a surface to air missile about 30 seconds after takeoff from Khost airport, then dove into the ground and burned. Of the 55 people aboard, 53 were killed and two passengers survived with serious injuries.