Theft and Interception
At Tuapse Airport in the Krasnodar Krai, an AN-2 aircraft was stolen by Mr. Skrylyev, a former pilot of the Soviet Air Force and Aeroflot. He intended to use the aircraft to escape to Turkey. While en route, the stolen aircraft was intercepted by a Yak-28P from the 171st Fighter Aviation Regiment (171 iap PVO).
Shootdown
The interception was followed by a shootdown. The AN-2 was shot down over the Black Sea by a MiG-17 from the same regiment, piloted by Lieutenant-Colonel V. N. Prishchep.
Aftermath
The AN-2 crashed into the sea. The pilot of the stolen aircraft was killed. Only a few debris fragments were found floating on the water.
Probable Cause
Official investigation findings state that the probable cause of the accident was that the aircraft was shot down by a Soviet Air Force fighter.