VIP Aircraft Destroyed by Enemy Fire in Vietnam (B-156)

Incident Overview During a VIP flight within Vietnam, the aircraft was struck by enemy fire. The impact caused the airplane to catch fire, prompting the crew to initiate an emergency landing. The aircraft ultimately crash-landed in an open field and came to rest in flames. All 34 occupants on board were evacuated safely, while the aircraft was destroyed by the fire. ## Official Findings The official investigation determined that the probable cause of the incident was that the aircraft was shot down by enemy fire. No specific aircraft type, registration, date, operator, or location details were provided in the source material.