ASN Wikibase Occurrence # 322712
| Date: | Tuesday 9 December 2003 |
| Time: | 04:00 |
| Type: |  McDonnell Douglas C-17A Globemaster III |
| Owner/operator: | United States Air Force - USAF |
| Registration: | 98-0057 |
| MSN: | P-57 |
| Fatalities: | Fatalities: 0 / Occupants: 16 |
| Aircraft damage: | Substantial, repaired |
| Category: | UI |
| Location: | near Baghdad International Airport (SDA) -
 Iraq
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| Phase: | En route |
| Nature: | Military |
| Departure airport: | Baghdad International Airport (BGW/ORBI) |
| Confidence Rating: |  Information is only available from news, social media or unofficial sources |
One of the engines was struck by a surface-to-air missile, causing a fire. The plane returned to the airport and landed safely.
Sources:
Ananova
Scramble 299
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