What happened
The aircraft, a floatplane, came under attack from hostile forces during its flight. The machine sustained critical damage from enemy fire, forcing it to descend rapidly toward the ground. It ultimately crashed in the vicinity of Cape Vyevnavolok, located roughly 55 kilometers north of Murmansk.
The impact and subsequent events resulted in significant casualties among the aircrew. Two crew members were killed in the incident. The remaining three personnel survived the crash but were subsequently taken prisoner by enemy forces, becoming prisoners of war.
Findings
Official investigations concluded that the primary cause of the accident was the aircraft being shot down by enemy fire. No other mechanical failures or pilot errors were cited as contributing factors in the official findings.