What happened
During the final approach phase toward Phônsavan Airport, a twin engine aircraft was targeted by enemy ground fire. The impact of the gunfire caused the plane to lose control, leading to a crash located several kilometers from the airfield.
The incident resulted in the total destruction of the airframe. While there were no fatalities reported, all three crew members sustained injuries during the event.
Findings
Investigations into the crash determined that the primary reason for the loss of the aircraft was that it was shot down by enemy fire while maneuvering for landing.