Incident Overview
An aircraft engaged in a mission targeting the Israeli air base of Ramat David failed to strike its intended objective. Instead, it bombed the main street of the town of Netanya, injuring a number of civilians.
Bombing of Netanya
The bombing of Netanya resulted in civilian casualties. The aircraft missed the designated target at Ramat David and struck the urban area, causing injuries among the population.
Downing and Crash
The aircraft was subsequently shot down by 40 mm Bofors L/70 anti-aircraft guns operated by Israeli Unit 881 while flying at low altitude. It crashed into a military storage complex concealed within a pine forest west of Afula.
Casualties
All six crew members, including Captain Hussein Mohammad Husseini, were killed in the crash. Additionally, either 11 or 14 Israeli reservists on the ground at the military storage complex lost their lives.