Antonov AN-30 crash, Jun 6, 2014 (5 killed), Drobyshevo
Antonov AN-30 accident on June 6, 2014 near Drobyshevo, Donetsk Oblast, Ukraine with 5 fatalities. Cause: Reports (The Aviationist, Wikipedia): the...
- Date: June 6, 2014
- Aircraft: Antonov AN-30
- Location: Drobyshevo, Donetsk Oblast, Ukraine
- Fatalities: 5
- Phase of flight: En route
- Cause: Reports (The Aviationist, Wikipedia): the aircraft was shot down by a MANPADS missile fired by separatist forces over Sloviansk. Official investigation finding not located.
Ukrainian Air Force An 30 80 yellow was reportedly hit by a surface to air missile on its right engine while on a reconnaissance flight over Sloviansk, then entered an uncontrolled dive and crashed in an open field at Drobyshevo. Five of the eight crew were killed and three crew bailed out and were found alive but injured. Sources differ on the aircraft type and the weapon, and no official investigation finding was located.