Incident Overview
Date: Tuesday 24 July 2001
Aircraft Type: Airbus A320-231
Owner/operator: SriLankan Airlines
Registration Number: 4R-ABA
Location: Colombo-Bandaranaike International Airport (CMB/VCBI) –
ÿ Sri Lanka
Phase of Flight: Standing
Status: Substantial, written off
Casualties: Fatalities: 0 / Occupants: 0
Component Affected: Airbus A.330 and A.320 planes of SriLankan Airlines.Airbus A.330 and A.320 planes of SriLankan Airlines.
Category: Unlawful Interference
A major suicide attack by Tamil Tiger rebels resulted in a significant loss of life at Colombo-Bandaranaike International Airport. The attack, which occurred before dawn, resulted in the deaths of 19 individuals, including 14 Tamil rebels, two army commandos, and three air force personnel.A major suicide attack by Tamil Tiger rebels resulted in a significant loss of life at Colombo-Bandaranaike International Airport. The attack, which occurred before dawn, resulted in the deaths of 19 individuals, including 14 Tamil rebels, two army commandos, and three air force personnel.
Description
Tamil Tiger rebels launched a major pre-dawn suicide attack on Colombo-Bandaranaike International Airport. The raid left at least 19 people dead, including 14 Tamil rebels, two army commandos and three air force personnel. Two of SriLankan Airlines’ Airbus A.330 planes (4R-ALE and 4R-ALF) were destroyed, one A.320 (4R-ABA) and one of their A.340 planes (4R-ADD). Two other planes were damaged (A.340 4R-ADC and A.320 4R-ABB). A number of military planes were also damaged and destroyed.
Primary Cause
A suicide attack orchestrated by the Tamil Tiger rebels.A suicide attack orchestrated by the Tamil Tiger rebels.Share on:
