27-year-old passenger injured after bullet shot from ground pierces through Myanmar plane mid-air. Read details here

On Friday morning, a Myanmar National Airlines ATR-72 aircraft carrying 63 passengers was almost at its destination in Loikaw when it was shot at. The bullet injured a passenger onboard a Myanmar National Airlines flight. An image of the passenger slumped in his seat, holding a makeshift tissue bandage to his cheek and neck, was shared on the cabin_crew_club Instagram account. The account also shared a picture of the hole the bullet made in the fuselage and shared that three shots had been fired at the plane.

Official Reports

The authorities released information that the injured passenger is a 27-year-old male and that he had been rushed to hospital. He was injured on the right side of his face and cheek. The Myanmar Military Council has named two resistance forces as the shooters in the incident; the People's Defence Force and Karenni National Progressive Party (KNPP). The KNPP has refuted the accusation citing its policy of avoiding civilian targets.


Flights Cancelled

After the bizarre incident, the Myanmar military is deployed around the airport where they are conducting searches. All bookings for Loikaw flights have been canceled until further notice.

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FAQs
Who is the injured passenger?
The injured passenger is a 27-year-old male passenger who was on his way to Loikaw from Naypitaw.

At what elevation was the plane flying when it was shot at?
The plane was flying at an elevation of over 3000 feet when it was shot at.

How many passengers were on the plane?
The plane was carrying 63 passengers at the time of the shooting.