Antonov AN-26 crash, Apr 27, 1988 (29 killed), Techamutete
Antonov AN-26 accident on April 27, 1988 near Techamutete, Huíla, Angola with 29 fatalities. Cause: Shot down by ground troops near Techamutete airport...
- Date: April 27, 1988
- Aircraft: Antonov AN-26
- Location: Techamutete, Huíla, Angola
- Fatalities: 29
- Phase of flight: Approach and landing
- Cause: Shot down by ground troops near Techamutete airport who mistook it for an enemy aircraft, with a SAM7 missile and friendly anti aircraft fire reported.
An Antonov An26 (T237) on a Luanda to Techamutete service was shot down on final approach to Techamutete, Huila, on 27 April 1988. All 29 people on board were killed and the aircraft was destroyed.