What happened
During a scheduled night intruder mission, an aircraft was intercepted and struck by Soviet anti-aircraft fire. The engagement occurred during the operational phase of the flight, leading to the immediate destruction of the aircraft. There were no survivors from the incident, as all three crew members perished in the attack.
Findings
Official investigations concluded that the loss of the aircraft was a direct result of being shot down by enemy fire. The presence of Soviet anti-aircraft weaponry during the mission's execution served as the primary factor in the fatal outcome.