Incident Overview
On final approach to Mogadishu, an II-76 aircraft was hit by a rocket-propelled grenade (RPG) while flying at an altitude of 120 meters, approximately 3 kilometers from the runway threshold. The projectile struck the left main gear, triggering a fire. The aircraft landed safely, and all 15 occupants evacuated without injury.
Emergency Response
After landing, the airport's only fire-fighting truck took approximately one hour to reach the aircraft because it had no fuel. The fire eventually extinguished, but the aircraft was damaged beyond repair and later cannibalized.
Subsequent Events
One week after the incident, technicians from the Belarusian operator returned to Mogadishu to recover pieces and material from the damaged aircraft. During their departure, another II-76 from the same operator was hit by a missile and destroyed.
Probable Cause
The official probable cause stated that the aircraft was damaged beyond repair after being shot down.