Crash of a Tupolev TU-16K-11 in Shalamcheh: 5 killed
Date & Time:
Jan 9, 1987
Operator:
Registration:
5018
Survivors:
Yes
Crew on board:
6
Crew fatalities:
Pax on board:
0
Pax fatalities:
Other fatalities:
Total fatalities:
5
Circumstances:
While cruising over Iran at an altitude of 40,000 feet, the heavy bomber was shot down by a 'Hawk' missile, dove into the ground and crashed near Shalamcheh. A crew member survived while five others were killed.
Probable cause:
Shot down by an Iranian missile.
