What happened
During a mission conducted on behalf of the International Committee of the Red Cross, a twin engine aircraft departed from Luabo Airport. While the flight was in its initial climb phase, the aircraft was targeted by ground-based weaponry. The impact of the fire caused the plane to crash shortly after takeoff.
There was only one person on board during the incident. The pilot, who was the sole occupant of the aircraft, sustained fatal injuries and was killed in the crash. There were no survivors from the accident.
Findings
Official investigations concluded that the primary reason for the destruction of the aircraft was that it was shot down by ground fire during its ascent.