Incident Overview
Date: Wednesday 28 January 1942
Aircraft Type: Lisunov PS-84
Owner/operator: Aeroflot
Registration Number: CCCP-L3977
Location: Zhashkovo district, Tula region –
ÿ Russia
Phase of Flight: Unknown
Status: Destroyed, written off
Casualties: Fatalities: 3 / Occupants:
Component Affected: AircraftAircraft
A fighter aircraft sustained significant damage during a hostile aerial engagement, resulting in a catastrophic loss of life and damage to the aircraft. Three paratroopers were killed, and a gunner was wounded. The incident’s origin ? whether during ground operations or in the air ? remains uncertain.A fighter aircraft sustained significant damage during a hostile aerial engagement, resulting in a catastrophic loss of life and damage to the aircraft. Three paratroopers were killed, and a gunner was wounded. The incident’s origin ? whether during ground operations or in the air ? remains uncertain.
Description
The aircraft was hit by enemy fire and burned out. Three paratroopers were killed. A gunner was wounded. It is unclear if the aircraft was attacked while on the ground or in the air.
Primary Cause
Hostile aerial engagement and damage to the aircraft.Hostile aerial engagement and damage to the aircraft.Share on:
