What happened
The flight came under attack from opposing forces during its operation. The aircraft sustained critical damage from enemy fire, which rendered it uncontrollable. It subsequently descended and impacted the ground in the area near Lovat. There were no survivors; the pilot, who was the only person on board, lost their life in the incident.
Findings
The official investigation concluded that the direct cause of the accident was the destruction of the airframe due to hostile engagement. The impact with the terrain following the loss of control resulted in fatal injuries to the crew member.
