Crash of a GVF PS-84 near Zhizdra: 4 killed

Date & Time: Jun 13, 1943
Type of aircraft:
Operator:
Flight Phase:
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Survivors:
Yes
MSN:
184 40 01
YOM:
1942
Country:
Region:
Crew on board:
6
Crew fatalities:
Pax on board:
0
Pax fatalities:
Other fatalities:
Total fatalities:
4
Circumstances:
While returning to base following a combat mission, the airplane was shot down by a German fighter and crashed near Zhizdra. Four crew members were killed and two were injured.
Crew:
Cpt Aleksandr I. Sukonkin +5.
Probable cause:
Shot down by a German fighter.