What happened
The incident involved a military airplane conducting a troop transport mission. The aircraft was carrying 27 passengers along with a crew of six, totaling 33 individuals on board. During the flight, the plane came under attack and was struck by enemy fire. Following the hit, the aircraft crashed in the area near Peskovatka, which is located approximately 56 kilometers northwest of Stalingrad. Upon impact, the airframe crash landed and was subsequently destroyed by fire. Despite the destruction of the vehicle, all 33 occupants managed to evacuate from the wreckage. Among those who escaped, four passengers sustained injuries.
Findings
The official investigation determined that the primary cause of the accident was the aircraft being shot down by hostile forces.