Date & Time:
Jun 17, 1943 at 1645 LT
Type of aircraft:
GVF PS-84
Operator:
Flight Phase:
Landing (descent or approach)
Flight Type:
Military
Survivors:
Yes
MSN:
184 40 02
YOM:
1942
Country:
Russia
Region:
Asia
Crew on board:
5
Crew fatalities:
4
Pax on board:
0
Pax fatalities:
0
Other fatalities:
0
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.
