What happened
During a scheduled cargo mission traveling from Tripoli to Damascus, an unidentified attack targeted the aircraft. As the plane was performing its descent into Damascus Airport, it sustained multiple hits from small arms fire. The projectiles penetrated both one of the engines and the tail section of the aircraft.
Despite the damage incurred during the approach, the crew managed to execute an emergency descent and successfully brought the plane to the runway. No injuries or fatalities were reported following the landing. However, upon inspection, the aircraft was determined to be a total loss due to the extent of the structural and engine damage.
Findings
- The aircraft was transporting military equipment and spare parts at the time of the incident.
- Small arms fire caused direct damage to the propulsion system and the empennage.