Petlyakov Pe-8 crash, Jun 7, 1947, Mys Kosistyy Krasnoyar...
Petlyakov Pe-8 accident on June 7, 1947 near Mys Kosistyy Krasnoyarsk Krai, Russia with no fatalities. Cause: Flight engineer error in handling the...
- Date: June 7, 1947
- Aircraft: Petlyakov Pe-8
- Location: Mys Kosistyy Krasnoyarsk Krai, Russia
- Fatalities: 0
- Phase of flight: Approach and landing
- Cause: Flight engineer error in handling the fuel system, which stopped both right side engines during the go around
A Pe 8 cargo aircraft went around from its landing at Mys Kosistyy because of strong crosswinds. Two engines then quit and the aircraft stalled into tundra about 1,500 m from the runway. All six crew escaped unhurt and the aircraft was written off.