Incident Overview
Date: Monday 13 October 1941
Aircraft Type: Lisunov PS-84
Owner/operator: Aeroflot, MAGON
Registration Number: CCCP-L3419
Location: near Chornoye –
ÿ Russia
Phase of Flight: Unknown
Status: Substantial, repaired
Casualties: Fatalities: 2 / Occupants:
Component Affected: Soviet passenger aircraftSoviet passenger aircraft
A Soviet passenger aircraft was attacked by German forces during a flight from Leningrad to the Soviet hinterland. The incident highlights a potential escalation in tensions during the early Cold War.A Soviet passenger aircraft was attacked by German forces during a flight from Leningrad to the Soviet hinterland. The incident highlights a potential escalation in tensions during the early Cold War.
Description
The aircraft was attacked by German forces while on a flight from Leningrad to the Soviet hinterland.
Primary Cause
Possible escalation of tensions and potential aerial conflict between the Soviet Union and Germany.Possible escalation of tensions and potential aerial conflict between the Soviet Union and Germany.Share on:
