Incident Overview
Date: Saturday 28 August 1943
Aircraft Type: Douglas C-47-DL (DC-3)
Owner/operator: Soviet Air Force
Location: 50 km from Egvekinot –
ÿ Russia
Phase of Flight: Unknown
Status: Destroyed, written off
Casualties: Fatalities: 4 / Occupants: 4
Component Affected: Aircraft Flight Control SystemAircraft Flight Control System
Category: Accident
An aircraft experienced a descent into the mountainous terrain of the Zolotoi Khrebet mountain range during dusk. The aircraft was descending through clouds.An aircraft experienced a descent into the mountainous terrain of the Zolotoi Khrebet mountain range during dusk. The aircraft was descending through clouds.
Description
Flew into the northern side of a mountain in the Zolotoi Khrebet mountain range. The airplane was descending through clouds at dusk.
Primary Cause
Weather conditions ? specifically, dense cloud cover ? likely contributed to reduced visibility and potential for turbulence.Weather conditions ? specifically, dense cloud cover ? likely contributed to reduced visibility and potential for turbulence.Share on:
