Crash of a Polikarpov U-2 in Michurinsk: 1 killed
Date & Time:
Jun 27, 1933 at 0610 LT
Operator:
Registration:
CCCP-Sh566
Survivors:
No
Schedule:
Michurinsk - Michurinsk
MSN:
3050
YOM:
1932
Crew on board:
1
Crew fatalities:
Pax on board:
0
Pax fatalities:
Other fatalities:
Total fatalities:
1
Aircraft flight hours:
485
Aircraft flight cycles:
2572
Circumstances:
The pilot departed Michurinsk Airport on a local solo training flight. While flying at an altitude of about 700-750 metres, he initiated manoeuvres when control was lost. The airplane dove into the ground and crashed near the airfield. The pilot was killed.
Probable cause:
Loss of control after the pilot suffered a loss of orientation (spatial disorientation) due to his inexperience.
