Antonov AN-26 crash, Apr 10, 1988 (29 killed), Mazari Sharif
Antonov AN-26 accident on April 10, 1988 near Mazari Sharif, Balkh, Afghanistan with 29 fatalities. Cause: A surface to air missile strike during the...
- Date: April 10, 1988
- Aircraft: Antonov AN-26
- Location: Mazari Sharif, Balkh, Afghanistan
- Fatalities: 29
- Phase of flight: Approach and landing
- Cause: A surface to air missile strike during the approach to the airport.
An An 26 on a military flight from Maymana to Mazari Sharif was hit by a surface to air missile while approaching Mazari Sharif airport. All 29 people aboard, six crew and 23 passengers, were killed.