Narrative:
While descending through 200 m, the nose of the Tupolev was struck by a missile. The aircraft landed safely. While awaiting repairs the aircraft was destroyed during a mortar attack August 1, 1992.
| Status: | |
| Date: | Friday 29 May 1992 |
| Type: |  Tupolev Tu-154M |
| Operator: | Ariana Afghan Airlines |
| Registration: | YA-TAP |
| MSN: | 87A747 |
| First flight: | 1987 |
| Engines: | 3 Soloviev D-30KU-154-II |
| Crew: | Fatalities: 0 / Occupants: 7 |
| Passengers: | Fatalities: 0 / Occupants: 10 |
| Total: | Fatalities: 0 / Occupants: 17 |
| Aircraft damage: | Substantial |
| Aircraft fate: | Repaired |
| Location: | Kabul Airport (KBL) ( Afghanistan)
|
| Phase: | Approach (APR) |
| Nature: | Non Scheduled Passenger |
| Departure airport: | ? |
| Kabul Airport (KBL/OAKB), Afghanistan |
While descending through 200 m, the nose of the Tupolev was struck by a missile. The aircraft landed safely. While awaiting repairs the aircraft was destroyed during a mortar attack August 1, 1992.
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