1986 Indian Air Force An-32 disappearance
On 25 March 1986, an Antonov An-32 twin engine turboprop transport aircraft of the Indian Air Force disappeared while flying over the Arabian Sea. The aircraft was on a three-aircraft ferry flight from the Soviet Union en route to India from Muscat-Seeb Airport, Oman, to Jamnagar, Gujarat, in India. There were 7 people on board. The last contact with the aircraft was 1 hour and 18 minutes after takeoff.
An Indian Air Force Antonov An-32, similar to the missing aircraft. | |
| Disappearance | |
|---|---|
| Date | 25 March 1986; 38 years ago |
| Summary | Disappeared over Arabian Sea |
| Site | Arabian Sea, India |
| Aircraft | |
| Aircraft type | Antonov An-32 |
| Operator | Indian Air Force |
| Registration | K2729 |
| Flight origin | Muscat-Seeb Airport, Oman |
| Destination | Jamnagar, Gujarat |
| Passengers | 3 |
| Crew | 4 |
| Fatalities | All (presumed) |
| Missing | 7 (all) |
| Survivors | 0 |
The Indian Air Force has suffered other similar incidents, mainly involving Antonov An-32 aircraft in 2016 and 2019 ( both later found ).
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