Incident Overview
Date: Sunday 29 June 1941
Aircraft Type: Lisunov PS-84
Owner/operator: Aeroflot, MAGON
Registration Number: CCCP-L3433
Location: Vayenga –
ÿ Russia
Phase of Flight: Approach
Status: Destroyed, written off
Casualties: Fatalities: 0 / Occupants:
Component Affected: PS-84 AircraftPS-84 Aircraft
A PS-84 aircraft was attacked by Soviet Navy fighters while on a supply flight approaching Vaenga. A forced landing occurred, resulting in the aircraft’s burning out.A PS-84 aircraft was attacked by Soviet Navy fighters while on a supply flight approaching Vaenga. A forced landing occurred, resulting in the aircraft’s burning out.
Description
The PS-84 operated on a supply flight with ammunition on board when it was attacked by fighters of the Soviet Navy by mistake. The aircraft was on approach to Vaenga at the time. A forced landing was carried out and the aircraft burnt out.
Primary Cause
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