What happened
The aircraft departed from Tirana Airport with the specific objective of inspecting various airfields that had recently been vacated by the Greek Army. While en route to these locations, the plane came under attack from enemy fire. In response to the damage sustained during the engagement, the crew initiated an emergency landing procedure in a nearby prairie area. Upon impact and subsequent ground contact, the aircraft was completely destroyed by fire. Despite the total loss of the airframe, there were no casualties reported among those on board.
Findings
The official investigation determined that the incident resulted from hostile action. The primary factor leading to the accident was that the airplane was shot down by enemy fire, which necessitated the emergency landing and subsequent destruction of the vehicle.