Incident Overview
Date: Monday 13 October 1941
Aircraft Type: Lisunov PS-84
Owner/operator: Aeroflot
Registration Number: CCCP-L3449
Location: Kursk area –
ÿ Russia
Phase of Flight: En route
Status: Destroyed, written off
Casualties: Fatalities: 0 / Occupants: 6
Component Affected: Right engine and hydraulics systemRight engine and hydraulics system
Category: Unlawful Interference
A Soviet aircraft was targeted by German anti-aircraft artillery during a supply drop mission in the Kursk area. The aircraft sustained significant damage, including a damaged right engine and hydraulics system, leading to a forced landing and subsequent fire.A Soviet aircraft was targeted by German anti-aircraft artillery during a supply drop mission in the Kursk area. The aircraft sustained significant damage, including a damaged right engine and hydraulics system, leading to a forced landing and subsequent fire.
Description
The aircraft operated on a flight to drop supplies in the Kursk area. It was shot at by German anti-aircraft artillery, suffering damage to the right engine and the hydraulics system. A forced landing was made and the aircraft caught fire.
Primary Cause
German anti-aircraft artillery fire.German anti-aircraft artillery fire.Share on:
