Incident Overview
Date: Sunday 25 January 1942
Aircraft Type: Lisunov PS-84
Owner/operator: Aeroflot
Registration Number: CCCP-L3479
Location: 3,5 km SW of Molotov Airport (PEE) –
ÿ Russia
Phase of Flight: Unknown
Status: Destroyed, written off
Casualties: Fatalities: 0 / Occupants: 9
Component Affected: Aircraft Flight ControlsAircraft Flight Controls
Category: Accident
A commercial aircraft experienced a significant incident during an en route stop near Molotov, Russia. Heavy snowfall and reduced visibility led to a forced landing in a snow-covered field. The pilot ultimately landed the aircraft in a remote area between Bolshoye Subbotino and Ustinovo, resulting in a crash and subsequent breakup.A commercial aircraft experienced a significant incident during an en route stop near Molotov, Russia. Heavy snowfall and reduced visibility led to a forced landing in a snow-covered field. The pilot ultimately landed the aircraft in a remote area between Bolshoye Subbotino and Ustinovo, resulting in a crash and subsequent breakup.
Description
The aircraft operated on a flight from Krymskaya to Molotov (now Perm) with an en route stop at Kuibyshev (now Samara). While approaching Molotov the aircraft encountered heavy snowfall and poor visibility. The pilot tried to land several times at the airfield of the flying school and eventually decided to land in a snow-covered field between Bolshoye Subbotino and Ustinovo. The aircraft crash-landed and broke up.
Primary Cause
Severe weather conditions ? heavy snowfall and poor visibility ? significantly impaired flight control and landing capabilities.Severe weather conditions ? heavy snowfall and poor visibility ? significantly impaired flight control and landing capabilities.Share on:
