What happened
During the final approach phase of flight toward the Katum Special Forces Camp, an aircraft was struck by ground fire at an altitude of approximately 3,000 feet. The impact originated from a quad .50 calibre radar-directed anti-aircraft gun targeting the port wing of the plane. This strike resulted in both an engine failure and the onset of an onboard fire.
Following the hit, the aircraft lost stability and entered an uncontrolled descent. The plane struck the ground a few kilometers before reaching the runway. There were no survivors of the accident, as all six crew members perished in the crash.
Findings
Investigations concluded that the primary reason for the loss of the aircraft was that it was shot down by enemy fire during its approach to the landing site.