What happened
The incident occurred during a night operation when the aircraft departed from an airstrip situated in the vicinity of Sarny. The location was described as being beyond enemy lines at the time of the event. Shortly after liftoff, the airplane struck trees, which led to a crash. Upon impact, the airframe caught fire and was completely destroyed. Despite the severity of the collision and the resulting blaze, all members of the crew were rescued from the wreckage.
Findings
The source material does not provide specific technical findings or a detailed investigation report regarding the mechanical condition of the aircraft or pilot error. The primary factual outcome recorded is the total loss of the airframe due to the collision with terrain obstacles and the subsequent fire, alongside the successful evacuation of the personnel on board.