Incident Overview
Date: Sunday 20 July 2014
Aircraft Type: Bombardier CRJ-900ER
Owner/operator: Libyan Airlines
Registration Number: 5A-LAL
Location: Tripoli International Airport (TIP) –
ÿ Libya
Phase of Flight: Standing
Status: Destroyed, written off
Casualties: Fatalities: 0 / Occupants: 0
Component Affected: CRJ 900 aircraftCRJ 900 aircraft
Category: Unlawful Interference
A Libyan Airlines CRJ 900 aircraft was damaged during fighting between rival militias at Tripoli International Airport (TIP), Libya, resulting in a fire and burst into flames.A Libyan Airlines CRJ 900 aircraft was damaged during fighting between rival militias at Tripoli International Airport (TIP), Libya, resulting in a fire and burst into flames.
Description
Several aircraft were damaged at Tripoli International Airport (TIP), Libya during fighting between rival militias. A Libyan Airlines CRJ 900 was struck by RPG fire and burst into flames.
Primary Cause
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