GVF PS-84

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CCCP-L3922

Flight Phase:

Takeoff (climb)

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Cargo

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Khvoynaya – Leningrad

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184 14 06

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1941

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For unknown reasons, after takeoff from Khvoynaya Airfield, the pilot continued at a too low altitude. Five minutes after liftoff, the airplane collided with pine trees and crashed in a dense wooded area located 7 km from the airport. All five crew members were killed while the passenger, wounded, walked away and found help the following day. For undetermined reason, the pilot in command decided to fly at low height after rotation and failed to climb properly. The aircraft was on its way to Leningrad with a load of food.

Probable cause:

Investigations were unable to determine the exact reason why the pilot decided to fly at an insufficient height after takeoff.

Crash of a GVF PS-84 in Saratov

Date & Time: Dec 6, 1941

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CCCP-L3973

Flight Phase:

Takeoff (climb)

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Scheduled Revenue Flight

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Kuybyshev – Saratov – Astrakhan – Baku

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184 18 10

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1941

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The airplane departed Kuybyshev on a flight to Baku with intermediate stops in Saratov and Astrakhan. Shortly after takeoff from Saratov Airport, while in initial climb, both engines lost power, causing the airplane to stall and to crash. All 13 occupants were rescued, among them five were seriously injured.

Probable cause:

Loss of engine power caused by a mismanagement of the fuel supply system on part of the crew. It was determined that at the time of the accident, both engines were feeded by the main left tank that was almost empty while sufficient fuel remained on other tanks.

Crash of a GVF PS-84 off Kivgoda: 36 killed

Date & Time: Nov 30, 1941

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CCCP-L3987

Flight Phase:

Charter/Taxi (Non Scheduled Revenue Flight)

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Lake, Sea, Ocean, River

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184 20 0?

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1941

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After departure from Leningrad and passing cape Maryin Nos, the airplane was shot down by a Me.109 and crashed into the Ladoga Lake, off the village of Kivgoda. All 36 occupants were killed, among them pilot Ibragim U. Zhantiyev.

Probable cause:

Shot down by a German fighter.

Crash of a GVF PS-84 in Saratov: 1 killed

Date & Time: Nov 29, 1941

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CCCP-L3989

Flight Phase:

Takeoff (climb)

Flight Type:

Test

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Saratov - Saratov

MSN:

184 21 08

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1941

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During the night from 7 to 8 November 1941, the airplane was damaged (empennage and ailerons) by a storm at Saratov Airport. Technicians proceeded to repairs from 8 to 28 November. On November 29, 4 crew members were engaged in a local test flight. Shortly after liftoff, while in initial climb, the pilot initiated a turn to the left when the airplane rolled to the right and crashed. A crew member was killed and three others were injured.

Probable cause:

It was determined that the ailerons control cables were wrongly reassembled by the ground technicians in charge of the maintenance.

Crash of a GVF PS-84 in Leningrad: 5 killed

Date & Time: Nov 19, 1941

Type of aircraft:

Landing (descent or approach)

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Registration:

CCCP-L3855

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Flight Type:

Supply

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Podborovye - Leningrad

MSN:

184 17 05

YOM:

1941

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Leningrad-Komendantski

Leningrad oblast

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Russia

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Asia

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The airplane departed Podborovye on a supply mission to the besieged Leningrad, carrying five crew members. On approach to Leningrad-Komendantski Airport, the airplane was shot down by a Me.109 and crashed one km from the airfield, bursting into flames. All five crew members were killed, among them pilot Mikhail Ye. Zukhov.

Probable cause:

Shot down by a German fighter.

Crash of a GVF PS-84 in Novaya Ladoga

Date & Time: Nov 17, 1941

Type of aircraft:

Landing (descent or approach)

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Registration:

CCCP-L3985

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Supply

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184 20 0?

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1941

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The airplane was completing a supply mission to Novaya Ladoga, carrying foods for the troops of the besieged Leningrad. On approach, the crew encountered poor weather conditions when the airplane crashed, bursting into flames. All five crew members were injured, among them pilot Tomchuk.

Crash of a GVF PS-84 in Salnitsy: 17 killed

Date & Time: Nov 15, 1941 at 1400 LT

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CCCP-L3444

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Charter/Taxi (Non Scheduled Revenue Flight)

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Plain, Valley

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Moscou – Khvoynaya

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7 5 27

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1941

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The airplane departed Moscow on a special flight to Khvoynaya, carrying five crew members and 12 passengers, among them mechanics and one accountant carrying soldiers salaries and uniforms. Few minutes after takeoff, while cruising at a height between 150 and 200 metres, the airplane was attacked by two Me.109 and caught fire. The pilot attempted an emergency landing but was apparently killed during the attack and lost control of the airplane that crashed in a wooded area located in Salnitsy, bursting into flames. All 17 occupants were killed.

Probable cause:

Shot down by two German fighter.

Crash of a GVF PS-84 in Akchernskiy: 14 killed

Date & Time: Nov 14, 1941 at 1735 LT

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CCCP-L3488

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Charter/Taxi (Non Scheduled Revenue Flight)

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Plain, Valley

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Voronezh – Uryupinsk

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184 11 05

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1941

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Aircraft flight hours:

455

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The airplane departed Voronezh at 1610LT bound for Uryupinsk, carrying six crew members, eight passengers and a load of 1,100 kilos of leaflets that should be dropped beyond the enemy line. The estimated time of arrival in Uryupinsk was 1655LT, 13 minutes before dusk. While approaching Uryupinsk, the crew encountered light snow falls with a visibility of 2 km and a ceiling between 300 and 600 metres. As the crew missed the airport, the airplane deviated from the prescribed path and continued to the south. Eventually, the pilot attempted to land at night in a field when the airplane crashed two km south of Akchernskiy, some 20 km south of Uryupinsk, bursting into flames. The airplane was totally destroyed and all 14 occupants were killed.

Probable cause:

It was determined that the crew failed to use the radionavigation system (especially a long waves radio compas) at their disposition and for unknown reason, the pilot continued the flight at an insufficient height. Poor piloting techniques, lack of discipline and successive mistakes on part of the crew were considered as contributing factors.

Crash of a GVF PS-84 near Dubrovka: 24 killed

Date & Time: Oct 29, 1941

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