What happened
During the ascent phase following departure from Quảng Ngãi Airport, an aircraft was struck by ground-based fire. The impact occurred while the plane was climbing, leading to a crash approximately 11 km northeast of the airfield.
In the immediate aftermath of the accident, there was one survivor who sustained serious injuries. However, that individual succumbed to their wounds several hours after the event. The total number of fatalities resulting from the incident reached 39, while one person initially survived the impact before later passing away.
Findings
Official investigations concluded that the aircraft was shot down by ground fire during its climb.