No fatalities

Aircraft shot down by enemy fire with two crew injuries (CCCP-L3981)

Novokhopyorsk, RussiaFlight

On July 11, 1942, a GVF PS-84 (registration CCCP-L3981) operated by Aeroflot - Russian International Airlines was involved in an aviation accident near Novokhopyorsk, Russia in flight. No fatalities were reported. Investigators recorded the probable cause as: The aircraft was destroyed by enemy fire, leading to a crash and fire. This summary draws on records from the Bureau of Aircraft Accidents Archives (B3A); 8 related events involving the same aircraft type or operator are linked below.

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An aircraft was hit by enemy fire, resulting in a crash and subsequent fire. Two members of the crew sustained injuries during the incident.

What happened

The flight came under attack from hostile forces while in operation. The airframe sustained damage from enemy fire, which compromised its structural integrity and systems. Following the impact, the aircraft lost control and descended rapidly to the ground.

Upon impact, the fuselage broke apart and immediately caught fire. The resulting blaze consumed the wreckage. Emergency response teams arrived at the scene to manage the fire and secure the area. Despite the severity of the crash, two individuals from the flight crew survived the initial impact but sustained injuries requiring medical attention.

Findings

The official investigation concluded that the primary cause of the accident was the destruction of the aircraft by hostile action. The sequence of events indicated that the damage inflicted by the fire was catastrophic and directly led to the loss of control and subsequent crash.

Probable cause

The aircraft was destroyed by enemy fire, leading to a crash and fire.

Frequently asked questions

What happened in the 11 Jul 1942 GVF PS-84 accident near Novokhopyorsk, Russia?

An aircraft was hit by enemy fire, resulting in a crash and subsequent fire. Two members of the crew sustained injuries during the incident.

Were there any fatalities in the 11 Jul 1942 GVF PS-84 accident?

No fatalities were recorded in this accident.

What aircraft was involved and where did it happen?

The accident on 11 Jul 1942 involved a GVF PS-84, registration CCCP-L3981, operated by Aeroflot - Russian International Airlines, at Novokhopyorsk, Russia.

What was the probable cause of the accident?

The aircraft was destroyed by enemy fire, leading to a crash and fire.