What happened
During a scheduled survey operation, a twin-engine aircraft was targeted and shot down by members of the Front Polisario rebel group. The incident occurred in the airspace of northern Mauritania. Following the attack, the wreckage of the plane was located approximately 72 km north of Bir Moghreïn at coordinates 25°52'13.5" N 11°27'25.5" W.
The impact of the attack resulted in the total destruction of the aircraft. There were three fatalities among the crew, consisting of the pilot, a navigator, and a mechanic. No survivors were reported from the flight.
Findings
Official reports indicate that the primary factor leading to the loss of the aircraft was the hostile fire directed at the plane by Front Polisario rebels during its survey mission.