Incident Overview
Date: Tuesday 29 April 1952
Aircraft Type: Douglas C-54A-DO (DC-4)
Owner/operator: Air France
Registration Number: F-BELI
Location: near Berlin –
ÿ Germany
Phase of Flight: Unknown
Status: Substantial, repaired
Casualties: Fatalities: 0 / Occupants: 17
Component Affected: Engines 3 and 4Engines 3 and 4
Category: Unlawful Interference
Two Russian MiG-15 aircraft engaged in a sustained aerial exchange, resulting in significant damage to the DC-4 and injuries to three passengers. The aircraft sustained 89 shots, with engines 3 and 4 being shut down. The Russian authorities allege the DC-4 deviated from the international air corridor.Two Russian MiG-15 aircraft engaged in a sustained aerial exchange, resulting in significant damage to the DC-4 and injuries to three passengers. The aircraft sustained 89 shots, with engines 3 and 4 being shut down. The Russian authorities allege the DC-4 deviated from the international air corridor.
Description
Two Russian MiG-15s opened fire, causing substantial damage to the DC-4 and wounding three passengers. The aircraft was hit by 89 shots. Engines no. 3 and 4 were shut down and the pilot carried out a safe emergency landing at Berlin-Tempelhof. Russian authorities claimed that the DC-4 had strayed off the international air corridor.
Source of Information
http://www.ddr-luftwaffe.de/http://www.ddr-luftwaffe.de/Primary Cause
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