What happened
The incident occurred while the aircraft was conducting a communication flight. During this operation, the airplane came under attack from a German fighter. The engagement resulted in the destruction of the aircraft, which subsequently crashed in the vicinity of Voronets.
As a consequence of the crash and the preceding aerial combat, the pilot lost their life. The passenger sustained serious injuries during the event.
Findings
Official investigations confirmed that the primary cause of the accident was the interception and destruction of the aircraft by enemy military forces. The specific action taken by the German fighter led directly to the loss of the airplane and the resulting casualties.