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.[2] The aircraft was on a three-aircraft ferry flight[2] from the Soviet Union en route to India from Muscat-Seeb Airport, Oman, to Jamnagar, Gujarat, in India.[2] There were 7 people on board. The last contact with the aircraft was 1 hour and 18 minutes after takeoff.[1]

1986 Indian Air Force An-32 disappearance

An Indian Air Force Antonov An-32, similar to the missing aircraft.
Disappearance
Date	25 March 1986 (1986-03-25); 36 years, 5 months ago
Summary	Missing Search and Rescue Mission Called Off Crashed[1]
Site	Arabian Sea, India
Aircraft
Aircraft type	Antonov An-32
Operator	Indian Air Force
Registration	K2729
Flight origin	Muscat-Seeb Airport, Oman[1]
Destination	Jamnagar, Gujarat[2]
Passengers	3
Crew	4
Fatalities	All (presumed)[1]
Missing	7 (all)
Survivors	0

See also

• List of missing aircraft
• 2016 Indian Air Force An-32 disappearance
• 2019 Indian Air Force An-32 crash

References