What happened
During an approach to Bol'shaya Ivanovka, the aircraft, which had departed from Pichuga, came under attack by enemy forces. A German Me.110 fighter engaged the plane, causing it to crash shortly after being hit. The impact and subsequent events resulted in significant casualties aboard the machine.
The pilot survived the incident but sustained injuries. Tragically, the passenger on board was killed in the accident. The deceased was identified as a Major serving as the head of the 929th Aviation Regiment. No specific aircraft registration or model type is provided in the available records for this event.