What happened
The flight terminated abruptly when the aircraft came under attack from opposing forces. The machine sustained critical damage from enemy fire, causing it to lose control and descend rapidly toward the ground. It impacted the terrain in the area near Lovat, ending the mission.
Findings
Investigations confirmed that the loss of the aircraft was directly attributable to combat operations. The official determination states that the plane was destroyed by hostile action. As the pilot was the sole occupant, there were no other survivors or injured parties reported in this incident.