Polikarpov Po-2 | Bureau of Aircraft Accidents Archives

Crash of a Polikarpov SP in Krymky: 2 killed

Date & Time: Mar 16, 1942

Type of aircraft:

Polikarpov Po-2

Operator:

Registration:

CCCP-L2700

Flight Phase:

Flight Type:

Survivors:

Site:

MSN:

13017

YOM:

1938

Location:

Country:

Region:

Crew on board:

1

Crew fatalities:

Pax on board:

2

Pax fatalities:

Other fatalities:

Total fatalities:

2

Circumstances:

The airplane was shot down by enemy fire and crashed in Krymky. The pilot and a passenger were killed while a second passenger was injured.

Probable cause:

Shot down by enemy fire.

Crash of a Polikarpov U-2 near Novy Mokh: 2 killed

Date & Time: Mar 12, 1942

Type of aircraft:

Polikarpov Po-2

Operator:

Registration:

72

Flight Phase:

Flight Type:

Survivors:

Site:

MSN:

1092

YOM:

1941

Location:

Leningrad oblast

Country:

Region:

Crew on board:

1

Crew fatalities:

Pax on board:

1

Pax fatalities:

Other fatalities:

Total fatalities:

2

Circumstances:

The airplane crashed in unknown circumstances in the region of Novy Mokh, behind the enemy lines. Both occupants were killed.

Crash of a Polikarpov SP in Maloyaroslavets: 1 killed

Date & Time: Mar 7, 1942

Type of aircraft:

Polikarpov Po-2

Operator:

Registration:

CCCP-L2595

Flight Phase:

Flight Type:

Survivors:

Site:

MSN:

12944

YOM:

1938

Location:

Maloyaroslavets

Country:

Region:

Crew on board:

1

Crew fatalities:

Pax on board:

0

Pax fatalities:

Other fatalities:

Total fatalities:

1

Circumstances:

The airplane was shot down by enemy fire and crashed in Maloyaroslavets. The pilot, sole on board, was killed.

Probable cause:

Shot down by enemy fire.

Crash of a Polikarpov U-2 off Sestroretsk: 2 killed

Date & Time: Mar 5, 1942

Type of aircraft:

Polikarpov Po-2

Operator:

Registration:

CCCP-P575

Flight Phase:

Flight Type:

Survivors:

Site:

Lake, Sea, Ocean, River

MSN:

0575

YOM:

1941

Location:

Leningrad oblast

Country:

Region:

Crew on board:

1

Crew fatalities:

Pax on board:

1

Pax fatalities:

Other fatalities:

Total fatalities:

2

Circumstances:

While cruising at night, the pilot got lost and the airplane crash landed on the icy Gulf of Finland off Sestroretsk. The airplane was destroyed and both occupants were not found.

Crash of a Polikarpov P-5 near Oryol

Date & Time: Mar 3, 1942

Type of aircraft:

Polikarpov Po-2

Operator:

Registration:

69

Flight Phase:

Flight Type:

Survivors:

Site:

Location:

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Region:

Crew on board:

1

Crew fatalities:

Pax on board:

0

Pax fatalities:

Other fatalities:

Total fatalities:

0

Circumstances:

The crew encountered poor visibility due to foggy conditions. To leave the area, the pilot initiated a turn when the airplane stalled and crashed. There were no casualties.

Crash of a Polikarpov S-3 near Leningrad: 1 killed

Date & Time: Mar 3, 1942

Type of aircraft:

Polikarpov Po-2

Operator:

Registration:

CCCP-A668

Flight Phase:

Flight Type:

Survivors:

Site:

MSN:

7844

YOM:

1936

Location:

Leningrad oblast

Country:

Region:

Crew on board:

1

Crew fatalities:

Pax on board:

0

Pax fatalities:

Other fatalities:

Total fatalities:

1

Circumstances:

Crashed in unknown circumstances in the region of Leningrad while engaged in the evacuation of wounded soldiers. The pilot, sole on board, was killed.

Crash of a Polikarpov S-3 near Leningrad: 1 killed

Date & Time: Mar 3, 1942

Type of aircraft:

Polikarpov Po-2

Operator:

Registration:

CCCP-A1264

Flight Phase:

Flight Type:

Survivors:

Site:

MSN:

16608

YOM:

1940

Location:

Leningrad oblast

Country:

Region:

Crew on board:

1

Crew fatalities:

Pax on board:

0

Pax fatalities:

Other fatalities:

Total fatalities:

1

Circumstances:

Crashed in unknown circumstances in the region of Leningrad while engaged in the evacuation of wounded soldiers. The pilot, sole on board, was killed.

Crash of a Polikarpov SP near Kresttsy: 1 killed

Date & Time: Feb 28, 1942

Type of aircraft:

Polikarpov Po-2

Operator:

Registration:

CCCP-L3149

Flight Phase:

Flight Type:

Survivors:

Site:

MSN:

14402

YOM:

1939

Location:

Novgorod oblast

Country:

Region:

Crew on board:

1

Crew fatalities:

Pax on board:

0

Pax fatalities:

Other fatalities:

Total fatalities:

1

Circumstances:

While on a supply mission, the airplane was shot down by enemy fire and crashed near Kresttsy. The pilot, sole on board, was killed.

Probable cause:

Shot down by enemy fire.

Crash of a Polikarpov S-2 in Beklemishevo: 1 killed

Date & Time: Feb 27, 1942

Type of aircraft:

Polikarpov Po-2

Operator:

Registration:

CCCP-K468

Flight Phase:

Flight Type:

Survivors:

Site:

MSN:

17246

YOM:

1940

Location:

Country:

Region:

Crew on board:

1

Crew fatalities:

Pax on board:

0

Pax fatalities:

Other fatalities:

Total fatalities:

1

Circumstances:

The airplane was shot down by enemy fire and crashed in the region of Beklemishevo. The pilot, sole on board, was killed.

Probable cause:

Shot down by enemy fire.

Crash of a Polikarpov U-2 in Staraya Russa: 1 killed

Date & Time: Feb 27, 1942

Type of aircraft:

Polikarpov Po-2

Operator:

Registration:

45

Flight Phase:

Flight Type:

Survivors:

Site:

MSN:

1082

YOM:

1941

Location:

Novgorod oblast

Country:

Region:

Crew on board:

1

Crew fatalities:

Pax on board:

0

Pax fatalities:

Other fatalities:

Total fatalities:

1

Circumstances:

In unknown circumstances, the airplane collided with a second airplane and crashed in Staraya Russa. The pilot was killed.

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