What happened
A cargo transport mission originating from Paris-Orly Airport ended in a catastrophic mid-air event while approaching its destination. As the crew initiated the descent toward Baghdad Airport, the aircraft was targeted and struck by an Iranian Air Force Grumman F-14 Tomcat.
The impact caused the plane to lose all stability, resulting in an uncontrolled descent. The aircraft subsequently crashed, triggering a massive explosion upon impact with the ground. There were no survivors of the accident, as the crash resulted in 4 fatalities.
Findings
Official investigations concluded that the primary reason for the destruction of the aircraft was that it was shot down by an Iranian Grumman F-14 Tomcat fighter jet during the final phase of its flight.