What happened
During the flight, unidentified hijackers took control of the aircraft and compelled the crew to perform an unscheduled landing. The plane was directed to a secluded location within the Maniamuna region of Katanga.
While the landing itself was executed without incident and all passengers and crew members were able to exit the aircraft safely, the situation turned destructive once on the ground. After the evacuation was complete, the hijackers set the aircraft on fire, resulting in its total destruction.
Findings
- The aircraft was lost due to intentional arson following a hijacking event.
- All individuals on board survived the incident without reported injuries.