Incident Overview
Date: Saturday 26 June 1943
Aircraft Type: Lisunov PS-84
Owner/operator: Soviet Air Force
Location: ca 20 km from Olsufyevo, Oryol region –
ÿ Russia
Phase of Flight: En route
Status: Destroyed, written off
Casualties: Fatalities: 5 / Occupants: 6
Component Affected: AircraftAircraft
On June 26-27, 1943, a combat mission involving the 3rd long-range air regiment was tragically ended by enemy fighters approximately 15-20 kilometers from Olsufyevo.On June 26-27, 1943, a combat mission involving the 3rd long-range air regiment was tragically ended 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
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