What happened
While traveling along its intended route, a twin-engine aircraft was struck by gunfire, causing it to crash in the vicinity of Đông Khê. The impact of the attack led to the destruction of the plane and resulted in 10 fatalities, with no survivors reported among the occupants. While the wreckage was subject to an investigation, the specific origin of the fire that occurred during the incident has not been determined.
Findings
Official investigations concluded that the aircraft was shot down while in flight. The circumstances surrounding the exact source of the projectiles remain a subject of inquiry, though the primary cause of the crash was identified as being struck by external fire.