Crash of a GVF PS-84 in Michurinsk: 4 killed
Date & Time:
Jun 17, 1943 at 1645 LT
Operator:
Survivors:
Yes
MSN:
184 40 02
YOM:
1942
Crew on board:
5
Crew fatalities:
Pax on board:
0
Pax fatalities:
Other fatalities:
Total fatalities:
4
Circumstances:
On final approach to Michurinsk-Turmasovo Airport, at an altitude of 40-50 metres, both engines flamed out. The airplane stalled and crashed short of runway. Four crew members were killed and one was seriously injured.
Crew:
3rd Lt Ignatov, pilot +4.
Crew:
3rd Lt Ignatov, pilot +4.
Probable cause:
Failure of both engines on final approach due to a mishandling of the fuel supply system on part of the crew.
