What happened
During a combat mission involving bombing operations over North Vietnam, the aircraft was struck by anti-aircraft fire. Following the engagement, the captain initiated an emergency diversion to Đà Nẵng Airport to address the damage sustained during the flight.
As the crew attempted to land under challenging environmental conditions, the plane failed to decelerate sufficiently before the end of the runway. The aircraft subsequently overran the landing surface and came to a halt. Although the six crew members on board were able to evacuate the wreckage without injury, the aircraft was completely destroyed.
Findings
- The primary factor leading to the accident was that the plane was hit by enemy fire during its mission over North Vietnam.