Crash of a GVF PS-84 in Shibenets
Date & Time:
Oct 27, 1941
Operator:
Registration:
CCCP-L3930
Survivors:
Yes
MSN:
184 13 15
YOM:
1941
Crew on board:
7
Crew fatalities:
Pax on board:
2
Pax fatalities:
Other fatalities:
Total fatalities:
0
Circumstances:
Shortly after takeoff from Shibenets Airfield, the airplane failed to gain sufficient height, stalled and crashed into a ravine. The airplane was destroyed and all nine occupants were injured.
Probable cause:
The crew failed to properly remove snow from the airplane prior to takeoff. Poor flight preparation.
