Incident Overview
Date: Wednesday 4 March 1942
Aircraft Type: Lisunov PS-84
Owner/operator: Aeroflot
Registration Number: CCCP-L3996
Location: Gryadki, Smolensk region ? –
ÿ Russia
Phase of Flight: Take off
Status: Destroyed, written off
Casualties: Fatalities: 2 / Occupants:
Component Affected: PS-84 CCCP-L3996 and PS-84 CCCP-L3497 aircraft.PS-84 CCCP-L3996 and PS-84 CCCP-L3497 aircraft.
Category: Accident
A disastrous collision occurred during take-off from an airstrip behind enemy lines, resulting in the loss of two crew members of the CCCP-L3996 aircraft. Both aircraft were subsequently destroyed by German forces.A disastrous collision occurred during take-off from an airstrip behind enemy lines, resulting in the loss of two crew members of the CCCP-L3996 aircraft. Both aircraft were subsequently destroyed by German forces.
Description
During take-off from an airstrip at Gryadki behind enemy lines, Lisunov PS-84 CCCP-L3996 collided with PS-84 CCCP-L3497. Two crew members of CCCP-L3996 died. Both aircraft were later burned by German forces.
Primary Cause
Possible mechanical failure or pilot error during take-off, exacerbated by adverse weather conditions.Possible mechanical failure or pilot error during take-off, exacerbated by adverse weather conditions.Share on:
