CCCP-N395

On June 7, 1947 at 12:00 AM, CCCP-N395 experienced a crash involving Petlyakov Pe-8, operated by Polyarnaya Aviatsiya, with the event recorded near Mys Kosistyy Krasnoyarsk Krai.

The flight was categorized as cargo and the reported phase was landing (descent or approach) at a airport (less than 10 km from airport) crash site.

6 people were known to be on board, 0 fatalities were recorded, 6 survivors were identified or estimated. This corresponds to an estimated fatality rate of 0.0%.

Crew on board: 6, crew fatalities: 0, passengers on board: 0, passenger fatalities: 0, other fatalities: 0.

The listed crash cause is human factor. On landing at Mys Kosistyy, near the Khatanga Bay, when had to go around due to strong cross winds. Engines # 3 and 4 flamed out shortly afterwards so the aircraft stalled and crashed in the tundra some 1,500 meters from the runway. While the aircraft was damaged beyond repair, all six occupants escaped unhurt.

Aircraft reference details include registration CCCP-N395, MSN 42 1 12, year of manufacture 13.