Incident Overview
An aircraft en route from Nangade to Nampula was struck by a SAM-7 (Strella) missile that hit the right engine. The crew initially diverted toward Mueda but were later forced to attempt an emergency landing on the short training runway at Nacatári-Chapa.
Emergency Landing and Outcome
After touchdown, the aircraft was unable to stop within the remaining runway distance due to its insufficient length. The airplane overran the runway and came to rest. Despite the severity of the event, there were no casualties. However, the aircraft sustained substantial damage and was written off.
Official Findings
The probable cause of the accident, as per official findings, was that the aircraft was shot down by ground fire.