Incident Overview
Date: Friday 14 April 1944
Aircraft Type: Douglas C-47A-1-DK (DC-3)
Owner/operator: Aeroflot
Registration Number: CCCP-L877
Location: SE of Rechitsa, Gomel district –
ÿ Belarus
Phase of Flight: En route
Status: Destroyed, written off
Casualties: Fatalities: 0 / Occupants:
Component Affected: C-47A transport aircraftC-47A transport aircraft
Category: Unlawful Interference
A C-47A transport aircraft experienced a forced landing due to proximity to a Soviet anti-aircraft artillery battery over the Dnepr River. The aircraft was struck by anti-aircraft fire and subsequently caught fire, resulting in a complete loss of function.A C-47A transport aircraft experienced a forced landing due to proximity to a Soviet anti-aircraft artillery battery over the Dnepr River. The aircraft was struck by anti-aircraft fire and subsequently caught fire, resulting in a complete loss of function.
Description
The C-47A transport aircraft was flying at a height of 180 metres when it came close to the bridge over the Dnepr River which was protected by a Soviet anti-aircraft artillery battery. The aircraft was hit and damaged by the anti-aircraft fire and made a forced landing near the Uza railway station. It caught fire and burnt out.
Source of Information
https://www.airhistory.net/info/soviet.phphttps://www.airhistory.net/info/soviet.phpPrimary Cause
Soviet anti-aircraft artillery fire.Soviet anti-aircraft artillery fire.Share on:
