Incident
Following departure from Sông Bé Airstrip, the aircraft encountered hostile fire during its initial climb. The enemy fire struck the airplane, igniting a fire in one of its wings. In response, the captain initiated a return to the airstrip with the intention of making a safe landing. While executing the return, the aircraft was hit by additional enemy firearms.
Aftermath
Despite the ongoing attacks, the pilot successfully landed the aircraft back at Sông Bé Airstrip. All ten occupants evacuated without injury. However, the fire that had started in the wing continued to spread, ultimately resulting in the total destruction of the aircraft by fire.
Probable Cause
The official investigation determined the probable cause to be: shot down by enemy fire.