The dense forests of Tarkov hold secrets darker than night, but nothing quite shook me like the Falling Skies quest. As I trekked through the Priozersk Natural Reserve, the mangled wreckage of that private jet whispered of corporate conspiracies and desperate choices that would redefine my path in this war-torn city. Introduced in update 1.0, this quest isn't just another fetch task—it's a narrative web where your final decision ripples into the endgame. Why did TerraGroup’s jet crash? Who shot it down? The answers lie buried under layers of danger and deceit, waiting for those brave enough to dig.

Unlocking the Mystery

To even start Falling Skies, I had to locate the crash site in Woods—a map etched into my memory from Jaeger’s unlock quest. The plane lies eastward, wedged between Old Sawmill and EMERCOM camp. My advice? Approach from Sawmill’s northeast side. Follow the ridge marked by twin boulders while scanning southwest. The wreck isn’t subtle—a trail of shattered pines fans out like orange claws on the map. Miss it? Look for tree stumps snapped like toothpicks. Pro tip: Night raids reduce ambush risks but amplify the eerie silence around that metal carcass.

Traders and Their Games

Prapor’s raspy voice crackled over comms: "Find the flash drive." TerraGroup’s black G-Wagons held clues, but which of the dozens scattered across Tarkov? Therapist offered a shortcut—$2,000 for an informant’s tip. People also ask: Can you skip Therapist’s fee? Absolutely. I saved my roubles by heading straight to Shoreline’s Collapsed Tunnel. West along the beach, past a fishing islet, scavs lurked near abandoned ambulances. The USB gleamed by the driver’s door of a G-Wagon—extract fast before tunnel campers swarm.

Black Box Hunt

Prapor’s next task chilled me: recover the flight recorder. Elektronik could decode it, but only if I smuggled it to Shoreline. Back in Woods, the black box hid under a fuselage crack near the tail section. Ever lugged 8kg of hardware through sniper alley? I barely made it out alive. The drop point? A rotting cabin on an islet near Collapsed Tunnel. Cross the ship-bridge, clear scavs, and stash it in the ocean-facing room. Hold [F] when the PLACE prompt glows—one slip means restarting.

Prapor’s Shopping List

Elektronik’s equipment shortage hit next. Prapor demanded:

• 🔧 2 toolsets

• 🔋 3 rechargeable batteries

• 💻 5 printed circuit boards

Crafting saved me hours:

Item	Hideout Recipe	Raid Alternatives
Toolset	1 Screwdriver + 1 Pliers + 2 Wrenches	Factory (Toolboxes)
PCB	3 Capacitors + 1 CPU	Interchange (Tech stores)

Batteries? Check filing cabinets or Reserve’s bunkers. Why scavenge when hideouts exist? Because time’s a luxury in Tarkov.

Shoreline Secrets

After a nerve-wracking 24-hour wait (check Tasks tab for updates!), Prapor sent me to Shoreline’s Chairman’s House. Northwest near Path to Lighthouse, this swamp-shack held two gems:

1. Flight transcript under a moldy mattress

2. Secure flash drive on a broken-plate stand

Extracting felt like stealing candy from a bear—swamp villagers hear everything. People also ask: Is the transcript lore-critical? Oh yes. It reveals why TerraGroup executives were fleeing.

The Armored Case Dilemma

Back at the Woods wreck, I scaled the airstairs. Dust-camouflaged behind the cockpit sat the armored case—final piece of this twisted puzzle. Prapor’s eyes narrowed when I returned. Three choices loomed:

1. Hand it over → 1M roubles + Prapor loyalty (but owe Mr. Kerman)

2. Keep it → -0.3 rep (locks Russian gear until redemption)

3. Lie → Temporary safety (risks future consequences)

What would you choose? I agonized for days. Betray Prapor and lose access to AKs and ratnik gear? Or sacrifice autonomy for roubles? This isn’t just loot—it’s a moral crossroads defining Tarkov’s endgame. In 2025, with factions splintering daily, that case could shift wars. Sometimes, the hardest battles aren’t fought with bullets but with choices echoing in the silence after extract.