What happened
The incident involved a military or civilian aircraft operating in the region southeast of Leningrad. During its flight, the machine came under attack from hostile forces. The impact of the enemy fire rendered the aircraft uncontrollable, forcing it to descend rapidly toward the ground. It ultimately crashed in the vicinity of the village of Olomna, which is located approximately 91 kilometers southeast of Leningrad.
Findings
The official investigation concluded that the accident was caused by external factors rather than mechanical failure or pilot error. The primary factor identified was the destruction of the airframe due to enemy fire. As a result of the crash, the pilot, who was the only person on board, was killed.