Incident Overview
Date: Saturday 26 June 1943
Aircraft Type: Lisunov Li-2
Owner/operator: Soviet Air Force
Location: ca 20 km from Olsufyevo –
ÿ Russia
Phase of Flight: Unknown
Status: Destroyed, written off
Casualties: Fatalities: 5 / Occupants: 6
Component Affected: AircraftAircraft
Category: Accident
On June 26-27, 1943, a long-range air regiment plane was shot down by enemy fighters approximately 15-20 kilometers from Olsufyevo.On June 26-27, 1943, a long-range air regiment plane was shot down by enemy fighters approximately 15-20 kilometers from Olsufyevo.
Description
While performing a combat mission on the night of June 26-27, 1943, the plane of the 3rd long-range air regiment was shot down at 22:25 by enemy fighters 15-20 km from Olsufyevo.
Primary Cause
Enemy fighter attacks.Enemy fighter attacks.Share on:
