Crash of a Polikarpov S-3 in Dvorishchi: 1 killed
Date & Time:
Apr 6, 1942
Operator:
Registration:
CCCP-A1101
Survivors:
Yes
MSN:
14274
YOM:
1939
Crew on board:
1
Crew fatalities:
Pax on board:
2
Pax fatalities:
Other fatalities:
Total fatalities:
1
Circumstances:
The airplane was shot down by a German fighter and crash landed near the village of Dvorishchi, bursting into flames. The pilot was killed and both other occupants were seriously injured.
Probable cause:
Shot down by a German fighter.
