What happened
The three-engine aircraft departed Nautsi on a scheduled flight bound for Berlin-Staaken. On board were four crew members and fifteen passengers, all associated with III/KG-30. The aircraft failed to arrive at its destination and was subsequently lost without trace.
Investigations into the disappearance indicate that the exact location of the mishap remains unknown. It is believed the aircraft may have gone down in the vicinity of Nautsi shortly after departure. The leading theory suggests the plane was shot down by enemy fire during the initial phase of the flight.
Findings
The specific cause of the loss has not been definitively confirmed due to the lack of wreckage or remains. However, the available evidence points toward enemy fire as the probable reason for the aircraft's disappearance shortly after takeoff.