Incident Overview
Date: Thursday 22 January 1942
Aircraft Type: Lisunov PS-84
Owner/operator: Aeroflot, MAGON
Registration Number: CCCP-L3979
Location: Yudino, Temkinsky district, Smolensk region –
ÿ Russia
Phase of Flight: En route
Status: Destroyed, written off
Casualties: Fatalities: 0 / Occupants: 27
Component Affected: AircraftAircraft
A German military aircraft targeted an aviation accident involving a group of 21 paratroopers. The aircraft inflicted significant damage, forcing a forced landing.A German military aircraft targeted an aviation accident involving a group of 21 paratroopers. The aircraft inflicted significant damage, forcing a forced landing.
Description
The aircraft was hit by German fire from the ground and forced landed. On board were 21 paratroopers.
Primary Cause
German aerial fire from the ground.German aerial fire from the ground.Share on:
