What happened
The aircraft came under attack from enemy forces while in flight. It was struck by hostile fire, which compromised its structural integrity and control systems. Following the impact, the plane lost altitude and crashed into the terrain near the village of Olomna. This location is situated approximately 91 kilometers southeast of Leningrad. The pilot, who was the only person on board at the time of the accident, survived the crash but sustained injuries.
Findings
The official investigation concluded that the primary cause of the accident was the aircraft being shot down by enemy fire. No mechanical failures or pilot errors were cited as contributing factors in the available records.