What happened
The incident occurred when the airplane was engaged by a German fighter in the vicinity of Valuyky. Following the interception, the aircraft crashed into a wooded area. The impact resulted in serious injuries to both the pilot and the passengers on board. Although the crew and occupants were initially treated for their wounds, the pilot succumbed to the injuries sustained during the crash one week later.
Findings
Official investigations confirmed that the primary cause of the accident was the aircraft being shot down by a German fighter. The hostile action directly led to the loss of control and subsequent impact with the terrain.