What happened
The aircraft sustained damage from enemy fire during its mission. Following this engagement, the plane lost control and crashed in the area near Vlorë. There were no survivors who escaped; instead, the entire flight crew was taken into custody by opposing forces. The three individuals on board, consisting of a pilot, an observer, and a wireless operator/air gunner, all became prisoners of war.
Findings
Official investigations concluded that the primary cause of the accident was the aircraft being shot down by enemy fire. This external engagement led directly to the loss of the machine and the subsequent capture of the personnel.