Incident Overview
Date: Sunday 18 January 1942
Aircraft Type: Lisunov PS-84
Owner/operator: Aeroflot
Registration Number: CCCP-L3450
Location: near Vyazma, Smolensk region –
ÿ Russia
Phase of Flight: Standing
Status: Destroyed, written off
Casualties: Fatalities: 0 / Occupants: 0
Component Affected: AircraftAircraft
A Soviet-registered aircraft landed near Vyazma due to heavy snowfall, allowing for takeoff. Subsequently, it was struck by a German aircraft, resulting in destruction of the aircraft.A Soviet-registered aircraft landed near Vyazma due to heavy snowfall, allowing for takeoff. Subsequently, it was struck by a German aircraft, resulting in destruction of the aircraft.
Description
The aircraft landed near Vyazma behind enemy lines. Due to the deep snow, the aircraft could take off. While parked, the plane was destroyed by a German aircraft.
Primary Cause
Severe Snow ConditionsSevere Snow ConditionsShare on:
