What happened
While performing its scheduled mission, the aircraft was struck by a surface-to-air SAM-7 missile launched by UNITA rebels. Following the impact, the flight crew managed to execute an emergency landing within a nearby field.
During the incident, the fate of the personnel involved varied. Four crew members were successfully rescued following the crash landing. However, two others were detained by rebel forces and held as prisoners. These two individuals were eventually released to their home side through a formal prisoner exchange program.
Findings
The primary factor in this incident was the impact of a surface-to-air missile fired from the ground during the flight phase.