Antonov AN-26 crash, Jan 18, 2015 (30 killed), Abu Adh Dh...
Antonov AN-26 accident on January 18, 2015 near Abu Adh Dhuhur, Idlib Governorate, Syria with 30 fatalities. Cause: BAAA: On final approach at night in...
- Date: January 18, 2015
- Aircraft: Antonov AN-26
- Location: Abu Adh Dhuhur, Idlib Governorate, Syria
- Fatalities: 30
- Phase of flight: Approach and landing
- Cause: BAAA: On final approach at night in fog the aircraft descended too low and hit high tension cables; no official investigation report was located, and a rebel shootdown claim was not verified.
On 18 January 2015 a Syrian Arab Air Force Antonov An 26 (YK AND) flew a night cargo mission from Damascus to the air base at Abu Adh Dhuhur carrying supplies for troops fighting the Islamic State. On final approach in fog it descended too low, struck high tension cables, stalled and crashed in an open field near the airport. All 30 occupants, six crew and 24 passengers, were killed and the aircraft was destroyed.