What happened
During a cargo transport mission destined for Saigon, the aircraft was targeted and struck by a SAM-7 missile. Following the impact, the captain initiated an emergency descent in an attempt to land the plane safely.
The flight ended when the aircraft type crash landed in a prairie area situated approximately 6.5 km south of Tây Ninh. Despite the severity of the impact, all four crew members were successfully rescued from the wreckage. The aircraft itself was destroyed in the accident.
Findings
Official investigations concluded that the primary reason for the crash was that the plane was shot down by a SAM-7 missile during its flight.