Incident Overview
Date: Sunday 1 September 2019
Aircraft Type: Airbus A330-202
Owner/operator: Libyan Airlines
Registration Number: 5A-LAU
Location: Tripoli-Mitiga International Airport (MJI) –
ÿ Libya
Phase of Flight: Landing
Status: Minor
Casualties: Fatalities: 0 / Occupants:
Component Affected: AircraftAircraft
Category: Unlawful Interference
A Libyan Airlines Airbus A330-202 aircraft was struck by Grad rocket shells during landing at Tripoli-Mitiga International Airport, Libya. Passengers were injured as the aircraft landed. Minor shrapnel damage was observed to the aircraft.A Libyan Airlines Airbus A330-202 aircraft was struck by Grad rocket shells during landing at Tripoli-Mitiga International Airport, Libya. Passengers were injured as the aircraft landed. Minor shrapnel damage was observed to the aircraft.
Description
Passengers of a Libyan Airlines Airbus A330-202 were injured in a Grad rocket attack at the Tripoli-Mitiga International Airport, Libya. The aircraft had just landed as flight LN1275 and passengers were disembarking when shells hit the airport. Photos show what appear to be minor shrapnel damage to the aircraft.
Source of Information
https://www.mbs.news/2019/09/an-attack-on-mitiga-airport-leaves-several-libyan-pilgrims-injured.html, https://flightaware.com/live/flight/5ALAU/history/20190831/1851Z/OEMA/HLLM, https://www.libyaobserver.ly/news/renewed-rocket-attacks-tripoli%E2%80%99s-mitiga-airport-injure-hajjishttps://www.mbs.news/2019/09/an-attack-on-mitiga-airport-leaves-several-libyan-pilgrims-injured.html, https://flightaware.com/live/flight/5ALAU/history/20190831/1851Z/OEMA/HLLM, https://www.libyaobserver.ly/news/renewed-rocket-attacks-tripoli%E2%80%99s-mitiga-airport-injure-hajjisPrimary Cause
Grad rocket attackGrad rocket attackShare on:
