Incident Overview
Date: Monday 7 July 1941
Aircraft Type: Lisunov PS-84
Owner/operator: Aeroflot, MAGON
Registration Number: CCCP-L3470
Location: Rogachov, Gomel region –
ÿ Belarus
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 fighter aircraft while approaching Rogachov, a town under German capture. The aircraft crashed, resulting in a complete loss.A PS-84 aircraft was attacked by Soviet fighter aircraft while approaching Rogachov, a town under German capture. The aircraft crashed, resulting in a complete loss.
Description
The aircraft was on approach to Rogachov when it was attacked by fighters of the Soviet Air Force by mistake. The town was being captured by German forces at that time). The PS-84 crash-landed and burnt out.
Primary Cause
Mistaken approach by Soviet fighter aircraft during a capture operation.Mistaken approach by Soviet fighter aircraft during a capture operation.Share on:
