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Crash of a Tupolev PS-41 in Pilno

Date & Time: Sep 28, 1941
Operator:
Registration:
CCCP-L3542
Flight Phase:
Flight Type:
Survivors:
Yes
MSN:
15/215
YOM:
1939
Country:
Region:
Crew on board:
2
Crew fatalities:
Pax on board:
0
Pax fatalities:
Other fatalities:
Total fatalities:
0
Circumstances:
The crew was returning to his base following a mail flight. While cruising in poor visibility at night, the crew was unable to locate their airport. After a four hours-flight, the crew abandoned the airplane that crashed beyond the enemy line. Both crew members were uninjured.