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Crash of an Antonov AN-12 in Sarakshar: 50 killed

Date & Time: Sep 21, 1984
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Survivors:
No
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Crew on board:
5
Crew fatalities:
Pax on board:
45
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Total fatalities:
50
Circumstances:
Crashed in the region of Sarakshar after being shot down by a surface-to-air missile. All 50 occupants were killed.
Probable cause:
Shot down by a surface-to-air missile.