Polikarpov P-5 | Bureau of Aircraft Accidents Archives

The airplane departed Moscow-Myachkovo Airport at 0720LT on a flight to Alehovshchina, carrying one passenger and two crew members. Prior to departure, the pilot was instructed to return in case of poor weather conditions. After passing over Dmitrov, weather conditions deteriorated with drizzle, rain and fog. The pilot continued for about 10 minutes then decided to return but this was too late. Following a turn, the airplane lost altitude then contacted trees and crashed near the village of Tebleshi. The pilot was killed and both other occupants were injured.

Probable cause:

The decision of the pilot to continue into poor weather conditions and his failure to return in due time as instructed prior to takeoff from Moscow.

Crash of a Polikarpov P-5 near Privolye

Date & Time: Feb 24, 1942

Type of aircraft:

Polikarpov P-5

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CCCP-X314

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10043

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1935

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While on a combat mission, the airplane passed behind the enemy lines when it was shot down by the German Flak and crashed 1,5 km northeast of the village of Privolye. Both crew members were uninjured.

Probable cause:

Shot down by the German Flak.

Crash of a Polikarpov P-5 near Ugra

Date & Time: Feb 6, 1942

Type of aircraft:

Polikarpov P-5

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CCCP-F90

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9417

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1934

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The airplane was engaged in a supply flight with one passenger and one pilot on board. After passing the enemy lines, it was shot down by a German fighter (Junkers JU.88) and crash landed in a field near Ugra. Both crew members were uninjured.

Probable cause:

Shot down by a German fighter.

Crash of a Polikarpov P-5 in Tula

Date & Time: Jan 6, 1942

Type of aircraft:

Polikarpov P-5

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CCCP-X31

Flight Phase:

Landing (descent or approach)

Flight Type:

Charter/Taxi (Non Scheduled Revenue Flight)

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Yes

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Airport (less than 10 km from airport)

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8212

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1934

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The airplane suffered a fuel exhaustion and crashed upon landing, coming to rest in a ravine. The pilot, sole on board, escaped uninjured.

Probable cause:

Fuel exhaustion.

Crash of a Polikarpov P-5 in Bryukhovetskaya: 4 killed

Date & Time: Sep 6, 1941

Type of aircraft:

Polikarpov P-5

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CCCP-F89

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Simferopol - Moscow

MSN:

9388

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1934

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The airplane departed Simferopol on a mail flight to Moscow, carrying two passengers and one pilot. En route, the pilot descended too low over terrain, causing the undercarriage to struck the ground. The airplane then hit two people working in the field and crashed 66 metres further, bursting into flames. Both passengers were seriously injured while the pilot and two people on the ground were killed. One of the passenger died from injuries sustained the following day.

Probable cause:

The pilot continued the flight at a too low (unsafe) altitude, causing the airplane to touch the ground and to crash.

Crash of a Polikarpov P-5 near Kiev

Date & Time: Jul 18, 1941

Type of aircraft:

Polikarpov P-5

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CCCP-F49

Flight Phase:

Flight

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Charter/Taxi (Non Scheduled Revenue Flight)

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Yes

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Plain, Valley

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OD47

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1932

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While flying at low height, the pilot lost control of the airplane that crashed west of the city. The pilot was injured and the airplane was destroyed.

Crash of a Polikarpov P-5 near Kalinin

Date & Time: Jul 16, 1941

Type of aircraft:

Polikarpov P-5

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CCCP-F95

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9384

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While flying at low height, the pilot lost control of the airplane that crashed near Kalinin (now Tver). The aircraft was destroyed and the pilot was injured.

Probable cause:

Loss of control due to lack of discipline on part of the pilot.

Crash of a Polikarpov P-5 in Gomel: 1 killed

Date & Time: Jul 11, 1941

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Polikarpov P-5

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Flight

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The airplane was shot down by a German fighter and crashed 2 km from Gomel. The pilot, sole on board, was killed.

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Shot down by a German fighter.

Crash of a Polikarpov P-5 in Bryansk

Date & Time: Jul 6, 1941

Type of aircraft:

Polikarpov P-5

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CCCP-F165

Flight Phase:

Landing (descent or approach)

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Postal (mail)

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Yes

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Plain, Valley

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7359

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1934

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Crashed upon landing somewhere near Bryansk. There were no casualties.

Crash of a Polikarpov P-5 near Gosh

Date & Time: Jun 14, 1941

Type of aircraft:

Polikarpov P-5

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CCCP-L2986

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9380

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While cruising in poor weather conditions, the airplane impacted the slope of a mountain located in the region of Gosh, some 74 km northeast of Yerevan. The pilot was rescued and the airplane was damaged beyond repair.

Probable cause:

Controlled flight into terrain.