Incident Overview
Date: Friday 10 October 1941
Aircraft Type: Lisunov PS-84
Owner/operator: Aeroflot, MAGON
Registration Number: CCCP-L3491
Location: near Sevsk –
ÿ Russia
Phase of Flight: Approach
Status: Destroyed, written off
Casualties: Fatalities: 1 / Occupants: 6
Component Affected: AircraftAircraft
A Soviet aircraft was struck by German fire while approaching Soviet forces in the Bryansk region, resulting in a forced landing and subsequent burning out near Sevsk.A Soviet aircraft was struck by German fire while approaching Soviet forces in the Bryansk region, resulting in a forced landing and subsequent burning out near Sevsk.
Description
The aircraft was hit by German fire while on approach to Soviet units which were encircled by German troops in the Bryansk area. A forced landing was made near Sevsk and the aircraft burnt out.
Primary Cause
German fire during an approach to Soviet forces encircled by troops.German fire during an approach to Soviet forces encircled by troops.Share on:
