What happened
The incident involved an aircraft operating in the vicinity of Kondrovo. During the flight, the machine came under attack from a German fighter. The engagement resulted in the destruction of the aircraft, which subsequently crashed to the ground. The pilot, who was traveling alone without any other passengers or crew members on board, did not survive the impact and was killed in the accident.
Findings
Official investigations concluded that the primary cause of the crash was military action. The aircraft was shot down by a German fighter, leading directly to its loss and the fatality of the pilot.