GVF PS-84 crash, Aug 28, 1943 (2 killed), Khvoynaya Novgo...
GVF PS-84 accident on August 28, 1943 near Khvoynaya Novgorod oblast, Russia with 2 fatalities. Cause: The pilot lost spatial orientation after being...
- Date: August 28, 1943
- Aircraft: GVF PS-84
- Location: Khvoynaya Novgorod oblast, Russia
- Fatalities: 2
- Phase of flight: Approach and landing
- Cause: The pilot lost spatial orientation after being blinded by lightning during a go around.
An Aeroflot GVF PS 84 on a supply flight to Lake Onega was landing at Khvoynaya during a thunderstorm when the pilot lost spatial orientation and the aircraft crashed. Two crew were killed and four were injured.