What happened
During a military operation conducted over the area of Valona (Vlorë), a bomber was engaged by enemy forces while flying at an altitude of 4,000 feet. The aircraft came under fire from a pilot flying a CR.42 fighter. Following this engagement, the bomber lost control and crashed in the vicinity of Këlcyrë.
The impact resulted in the loss of all personnel on board. A total of three crew members were killed in the incident. The individuals listed as part of the aircrew included the pilot, an observer, and a wireless operator who also served as an air gunner.
Findings
Official investigations determined that the primary cause of the accident was the aircraft being shot down by an Italian fighter during active combat operations.