The 31-year-old pilot of the Su 22 passed away in the accident. He was Captain Tran Ngoc Duy, Deputy Squadron Leader, Chief of Staff of the first Squadron of Air Force Regiment 921, Division 371 of the Air and Air Defense Force.
Upon hearing the news, the Ministry of National Defense directed the Air and Air Defense Forces and units concerned to promptly investigate the incident and deal with the reporting and consequences.
They were also asked to partner with local authorities to visit Duy’s family and ensure the proper policy benefits are put in place for them.