What happened
During its flight, a twin-engine airplane came under attack from hostile forces. The aircraft sustained damage from enemy fire, which necessitated an emergency landing in the water. The crew executed a ditching maneuver approximately 24 kilometers off the coast of Texel Island in the North Sea. Following the impact with the water, all four individuals on board were recovered and rescued.
Findings
The official investigation determined that the incident was caused by external hostile action rather than mechanical failure or pilot error. The primary factor leading to the loss of control and subsequent ditching was the direct hit from enemy fire.