Incident Overview
While participating in a military exercise alongside the Swedish Army, an aircraft serving as a target was inadvertently struck by a surface-to-air missile. The aircraft was cruising at a relatively low altitude in a flat attitude at the time of the incident.
Sequence of Events
The crew was engaged in a training operation with the Swedish Army, during which the aircraft functioned as a target. While in flight, the aircraft was mistakenly engaged by a surface-to-air missile. The missile hit the aircraft, causing it to crash. Both occupants on board were killed.
Official Findings
The investigation concluded that the aircraft was mistakenly shot down by a surface-to-air missile while being used as a target. No further details regarding the specific type of aircraft, registration, or other circumstances have been disclosed.