Incident Overview
Date: Saturday 2 August 1941
Aircraft Type: Lisunov PS-84
Owner/operator: Aeroflot, MAGON
Registration Number: CCCP-L3431
Location: near Uman –
ÿ Ukraine
Phase of Flight: En route
Status: Destroyed, written off
Casualties: Fatalities: 0 / Occupants: 3
Component Affected: PS-84 aircraft (specifically CCCP-L3429)PS-84 aircraft (specifically CCCP-L3429)
On August 2, 1941, five PS-84 aircraft were dispatched to deliver ammunition, weapons, and fuel to the encircled Red Army units in the Teklievka village near Uman. During their delivery, the aircraft were targeted by enemy anti-aircraft artillery fire. As a result, PS-84 CCCP-L3429 crashed and burned, resulting in the deaths of the entire crew.On August 2, 1941, five PS-84 aircraft were dispatched to deliver ammunition, weapons, and fuel to the encircled Red Army units in the Teklievka village near Uman. During their delivery, the aircraft were targeted by enemy anti-aircraft artillery fire. As a result, PS-84 CCCP-L3429 crashed and burned, resulting in the deaths of the entire crew.
Description
On August 2, 1941, five PS-84 aircraft were ordered to deliver ammunition, weapons and fuel for the encircled Red Army units in the area of ??the Teklievka village near Uman. Outside Kirovograd, The aircraft came under fire from enemy anti-aircraft artillery. As a result, PS-84 CCCP-L3429 crashed and burned. The crew was killed. PS-84 CCCP-L3431 was damaged and made an emergency landing in the territory occupied by enemy forces.
Primary Cause
Enemy anti-aircraft artillery fire during the delivery of ammunition and fuel to the Red Army units.Enemy anti-aircraft artillery fire during the delivery of ammunition and fuel to the Red Army units.Share on:
