Cherkasy Oblast | Bureau of Aircraft Accidents Archives

En route, the copilot took over the controls after the captain went into the baggage compartment. After he got distracted, the copilot lost control of the airplane that crashed near Cherkasy. Both occupants were injured and the aircraft was destroyed.

Probable cause:

In-flight loss of control after the copilot got distracted.

Crash of a GVF PS-84 near Uman

Date & Time: Aug 2, 1941

Type of aircraft:

GVF PS-84

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CCCP-L3431

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6 5 18

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1940

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The airplane was engaged in a supply mission to the Soviet soldiers, carrying ammunition, weapons and fuel. It was shot down by the German Flak and crash landed beyond the enemy lines near Uman, bursting into flames. All three crew members became PoW.

Probable cause:

Shot down by the German Flak.

Crash of a GVF PS-84 near Uman: 4 killed

Date & Time: Aug 2, 1941

Type of aircraft:

GVF PS-84

Operator:

Registration:

CCCP-L3429

Flight Phase:

Flight

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Supply

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Plain, Valley

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6 5 13

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1940

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The airplane was engaged in a supply mission to the Soviet soldiers, carrying ammunition, weapons and fuel. It was shot down by the German Flak and crashed near Uman, bursting into flames. All four crew members were killed.

Probable cause:

Shot down by the German Flak.