Antonov AN-12 crash, Jul 12, 1987 (3 killed), Kandahar
Antonov AN-12 accident on July 12, 1987 near Kandahar, Kandahar, Afghanistan with 3 fatalities.
- Date: July 12, 1987
- Aircraft: Antonov AN-12
- Location: Kandahar, Kandahar, Afghanistan
- Fatalities: 3
- Phase of flight: Approach and landing
A Soviet Air Force Antonov An-12 was hit by a mortar shell after landing at Kandahar Airport on 12 July 1987. It veered off the runway, struck a building housing radio equipment and was destroyed by fire and the explosion of its ammunition load. Three of the six crew were killed and three were injured.