Incident Overview
Date: Sunday 27 July 2014
Aircraft Type: Airbus A320-214
Owner/operator: Libyan Airlines
Registration Number: 5A-LAI
Location: Tripoli International Airport (TIP) –
ÿ Libya
Phase of Flight: Standing
Status: Destroyed, written off
Casualties: Fatalities: 0 / Occupants: 0
Component Affected: Tail section of the A320Tail section of the A320
Category: Unlawful Interference
A320 aircraft were struck by shelling while engaged in fighting near the airport, resulting in the loss of the tail section.A320 aircraft were struck by shelling while engaged in fighting near the airport, resulting in the loss of the tail section.
Description
The tail section of the A320 was ripped off after being struck by shelling during fighting near the airport.
Primary Cause
Shelling during fighting near the airport.Shelling during fighting near the airport.Share on:
