GVF PS-84 crash, Mar 27, 1943 (2 killed), Moscow-Khodynka...
GVF PS-84 accident on March 27, 1943 near Moscow-Khodynka Moscow oblast, Russia with 2 fatalities. Cause: The engine fault was probably caused by low...
- Date: March 27, 1943
- Aircraft: GVF PS-84
- Location: Moscow-Khodynka Moscow oblast, Russia
- Fatalities: 2
- Phase of flight: Takeoff and climb
- Cause: The engine fault was probably caused by low octane fuel.
Shortly after takeoff from Khodynka, the left engine developed a fault and the crew tried to return for an emergency landing. The aircraft came in too high, turned sharply and its left wing struck the ground, and two of the 14 people aboard were killed.