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Aircraft shot down during approach to Pskhu (CCCP-K165)

Pskhu, GeorgiaLanding (descent or approach)

On October 7, 1942, a Yakovlev AIR-6 (registration CCCP-K165) operated by Aeroflot - Russian International Airlines was involved in an aviation accident near Pskhu, Georgia during landing or approach. No fatalities were reported. Investigators recorded the probable cause as: The aircraft was shot down by ground fire, leading to engine failure and a crash. This summary draws on records from the Bureau of Aircraft Accidents Archives (B3A); 2 related events involving the same aircraft type or operator are linked below.

Sourcesthe Bureau of Aircraft Accidents Archives (B3A)Source recordUpdated 2026-08-04Data APIEditorial standards

An aircraft delivering cargo in the Pskhu region was hit by ground fire while approaching its destination. The pilot attempted an emergency landing after engine failure, resulting in a crash in a wooded area with no injuries.

What happened

The flight was operating a mission to deliver various goods to the Pskhu region. While on final approach to the destination, the aircraft came under attack from ground-based fire. The impact caused the engine to fail, prompting the pilot to initiate an emergency landing procedure. The aircraft subsequently crashed into a wooded area and was destroyed in the incident. Despite the severity of the crash, both occupants managed to escape the wreckage unhurt.

Findings

The official investigation concluded that the primary cause of the accident was that the aircraft was shot down by ground fire. This external attack led directly to the engine failure and the subsequent loss of control during the approach phase.

Probable cause

The aircraft was shot down by ground fire, leading to engine failure and a crash.

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