No fatalities

Aircraft Shot Down by Enemy Fire with Seven Injuries (CCCP-L3935)

Russia, RussiaFlight

On May 26, 1942, a GVF PS-84 (registration CCCP-L3935) operated by Aeroflot - Russian International Airlines was involved in an aviation accident near Russia, Russia in flight. No fatalities were reported. Investigators recorded the probable cause as: The accident was caused by the aircraft being shot down by enemy fire during operations beyond hostile lines. 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 operating beyond enemy lines was hit by hostile fire, resulting in a crash and fire that injured all seven occupants on board.

What happened

The incident occurred while the aircraft was conducting operations beyond enemy-controlled territory. During this phase of flight, the plane came under attack from hostile forces. The vehicle sustained damage from enemy fire, which led to a loss of control and a subsequent crash into the ground. Upon impact, the airframe caught fire, bursting into flames.

All seven occupants aboard the aircraft sustained injuries as a result of the event. There were no fatalities reported in this specific incident description, though all individuals on board were affected by the crash and resulting fire.

Probable cause

The accident was caused by the aircraft being shot down by enemy fire during operations beyond hostile lines.

Frequently asked questions

What happened in the 26 May 1942 GVF PS-84 accident near Russia, Russia?

An aircraft operating beyond enemy lines was hit by hostile fire, resulting in a crash and fire that injured all seven occupants on board.

Were there any fatalities in the 26 May 1942 GVF PS-84 accident?

No fatalities were recorded in this accident.

What aircraft was involved and where did it happen?

The accident on 26 May 1942 involved a GVF PS-84, registration CCCP-L3935, operated by Aeroflot - Russian International Airlines, at Russia, Russia.

What was the probable cause of the accident?

The accident was caused by the aircraft being shot down by enemy fire during operations beyond hostile lines.