1995 Airstan Ilyushin Il-76 hijacking
RA-76842, the aircraft involved in the hijacking, seen in April 1995 | |
| Hijacking | |
|---|---|
| Date | 3 August 1995 – 16 August 1996 |
| Summary | Fighter interception and impound |
| Site |
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| Aircraft | |
| Aircraft type | Ilyushin Il-76TD |
| Operator | Airstan |
| Registration | RA-76842 |
| Occupants | 7 |
| Passengers | 0 |
| Crew | 7 |
| Fatalities | 0 |
| Survivors | 7 |
The 1995 Airstan Ilyushin Il-76 hijacking took place on 3 August 1995, Taliban-controlled fighter aircraft intercepted an Airstan Ilyushin Il-76TD transport aircraft, with seven Russian nationals on board, forcing it to land at Taliban-occupied Kandahar International Airport. The men were held prisoner for over a year before making their escape; after overpowering their captors they repossessed their aircraft, flying it to freedom towards Russia.