What happened
The incident occurred when the aircraft came under attack from hostile forces. The machine sustained damage from enemy fire, which compromised its ability to remain airborne. Following the impact, the plane lost control and descended into the area near Kuçovë. The crash was fatal for everyone on board, resulting in the death of all three crew members.
The flight team consisted of a pilot serving as First Officer, an observer, and a wireless operator who also served as an air gunner. All personnel were killed in the event. There is no indication of survivors or injuries among ground personnel mentioned in the available records.