Incident Sukhoi Su-17M-3 -,
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ASN Wikibase Occurrence # 347820
 
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Date:Monday 9 April 1984
Time:
Type:Silhouette image of generic SU17 model; specific model in this crash may look slightly different    
Sukhoi Su-17M-3
Owner/operator:156 APIB Soviet Air Force
Registration: -
MSN:
Fatalities:Fatalities: 0 / Occupants: 1
Aircraft damage: Destroyed
Location: -   Afghanistan
Phase: Combat
Nature:Military
Departure airport:Kandahar Air Base (OAKN)
Destination airport:Kandahar Air Base (OAKN)
Confidence Rating: Information is only available from news, social media or unofficial sources
Narrative:
On 09 April 1984 during a Combat Mission, Su-17M-3 of 156 APIB was shot down by ground fire near Kandahar Air Base.
Squadron Commander, Major Alexander Mukhin ejected safely.



Sources:

http://skywar.ru/Poteri1984

Revision history:

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