Incident Overview
Date: Wednesday 29 May 2019
Aircraft Type: Antonov An-124-100
Owner/operator: Libyan Air Cargo
Registration Number: 5A-DKN
Location: Tripoli International Airport (TIP) –
ÿ Libya
Phase of Flight: Standing
Status: Destroyed, written off
Casualties: Fatalities: 0 / Occupants: 0
Component Affected: The aircraft’s centre/rear fuselage.The aircraft’s centre/rear fuselage.
Category: Unlawful Interference
An Antonov An-124 cargo plane sustained catastrophic damage after being struck by shelling near the airport during a GNA offensive targeting Tripoli International Airport. It was hit in the centre/rear fuselage on multiple occasions, resulting in significant fire damage.An Antonov An-124 cargo plane sustained catastrophic damage after being struck by shelling near the airport during a GNA offensive targeting Tripoli International Airport. It was hit in the centre/rear fuselage on multiple occasions, resulting in significant fire damage.
Description
An Antonov An-124 cargo plane was damaged beyond repair after being hit by shelling during fighting near the airport. Reports are that this was a GNA (Government of National Accord) offensive to capture Tripoli International Airport from LNA (Libyan National Army). The aircraft was hit in the centre/rear fuselage. In a second attack on June 19, the aircraft was hit again and was largely consumed by fire.
Primary Cause
GNA offensive targeting Tripoli International Airport.GNA offensive targeting Tripoli International Airport.Share on:
