What happened
The aircraft, a floatplane, came under attack from hostile forces during its mission. The plane sustained critical damage from enemy fire and subsequently crashed into the waters of the Bay of Kola. There were no survivors in this incident; all six individuals aboard the aircraft lost their lives.
Findings
The primary cause of the accident was direct engagement by enemy weapons, which rendered the airframe uncontrollable and led to its impact with the water. The crew consisted of a pilot, a copilot, a navigator, a radio operator, a mechanic, and an air gunner. All personnel were killed in the event.