Crash of a Polikarpov U-2 in Lazhiny: 1 killed
Date & Time:
Feb 22, 1942
Operator:
Registration:
CCCP-N301
Survivors:
Yes
MSN:
14860
YOM:
1939
Crew on board:
1
Crew fatalities:
Pax on board:
1
Pax fatalities:
Other fatalities:
Total fatalities:
1
Circumstances:
The airplane was engaged in a communication operation when it was shot down by enemy fire and crashed near the village of Lazhiny. The passenger was killed and the pilot was injured.
Probable cause:
Shot down by enemy fire.
