Dakota hit by a SAM7 Surface to Air Missile on 1 May 1986
How’s this story from Captain Colin Green – In 1986, a Dakota while on a flight to Ondangwa at about 8000 ft was hit with a SAM7 missile. The explosion ripped off most of the Dakota’s tail. To add additional pressure, the Dakota was full of military VIP passengers including the Chief of the Army.
Captain Colin Green slowed the Dakota down to 100 knots in order to keep it under control and called for help. There was a chopper in the area which formatted on him and relayed the damage to him. The chopper also took the picture’s.
Apparently Captain Green ordered the passengers around the aircraft to regulate the centre of gravity before going into land. Using flaps and power to control the pitch (up and down), he greased it onto the tarmac.
Captain Colin Green was later awarded The Chief of the SADF Commendation for his exceptional flying skills.
About to land safely after being hit by a SA-7 surface to air missile on 1 May 1986
From left to right:
National Serviceman Private Walsh (loadmaster), Captain Colin Green (aircraft commander), Lieutenant Mark Moses (co-pilot)
Photographs: Captain William Good collection
Dakota Hit By a SAM7 Surface to Air Missile
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