Khost

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Crashed in unknown circumstances in Khost, killing all 10 occupants.

Crash of an Antonov AN-26 in Khost: 6 killed

Date & Time: Sep 2, 1987

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Kabul - Khost

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On final approach to Khost Airport, the aircraft was shot down by a surface-to-air missile and crashed. Two occupants were rescued while six others were killed.

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Shot down by a surface-to-air missile.

Crash of an Antonov AN-26 in Khost: 53 killed

Date & Time: Jun 11, 1987 at 0630 LT

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YA-BAL

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Khost - Kabul

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57314105

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1975

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About 30 seconds after takeoff from Khost Airport, while in initial climb, the aircraft was hit by a surface-to-air missile. Out of control, it dove into the ground and crashed, bursting into flames. Two passengers were seriously injured while 53 other occupants were killed.

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Shot down by a surface-to-air missile.

Crash of an Antonov AN-26 in Khost: 36 killed

Date & Time: Feb 9, 1987 at 1130 LT

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After takeoff from Khost Airport, while climbing, the aircraft was hit by a Stinger missile and crashed in an open field, bursting into flames. All 36 occupants were killed, among them women and children.

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Shot down by a Stinger missile.

Crash of an Ilyushin II-76 near Khost: 3 killed

Date & Time: Oct 20, 1983

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Ilyushin II-76

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On approach to Khost, the four engine airplane was shot down by a surface-to-air missile and crashed. All three crew members were killed.

Crash of an Ilyushin II-76 near Khost: 3 killed

Date & Time: Oct 20, 1983

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On approach to Khost, the four engine airplane was shot down by a surface-to-air missile and crashed. All three crew members were killed.

Crash of an Antonov AN-26 in Khost

Date & Time: Jun 14, 1980

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Crashed in unknown circumstances upon landing at Khost Airport. There were no casualties.

Crash of a Yakovlev Yak-40 in Khost

Date & Time: Jan 25, 1972

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Yakovlev Yak-40

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YA-KAD

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Kabul - Khost

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1971

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