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Asia

Crash of a Polikarpov PR-5 near Yelets: 2 killed

Date & Time: Apr 21, 1942
Type of aircraft:
Polikarpov PR-5
Operator:
Registration:
CCCP-L3339
Flight Phase:
Flight
Flight Type:
Military
Survivors:
No
Site:
Plain, Valley
Schedule:
Moscow - Yelets
MSN:
226
YOM:
1940
Location:
Yelets
Lipetsk oblast
Country:
Russia
Region:
Asia
Crew on board:
2
Crew fatalities:
Pax on board:
0
Pax fatalities:
Other fatalities:
Total fatalities:
2
Circumstances:
The airplane crashed in unknown circumstances while on a flight from Moscow-Myachkovo and Yelets. Lost without trace.

Crash of a Polikarpov U-2 near Belomorsk: 1 killed

Date & Time: Apr 18, 1942
Type of aircraft:
Polikarpov Po-2
Operator:
Registration:
CCCP-P520
Flight Phase:
Flight
Flight Type:
Charter/Taxi (Non Scheduled Revenue Flight)
Survivors:
Yes
Site:
Plain, Valley
Schedule:
Kolezhma - Sosnovets
Location:
Belomorsk
Republic of Karelia
Country:
Russia
Region:
Asia
Crew on board:
1
Crew fatalities:
Pax on board:
1
Pax fatalities:
Other fatalities:
Total fatalities:
1
Circumstances:
The airplane departed Kolezhma at 1730LT on a flight to Sosnovets. Because weather conditions were excellent, the pilot flew to the west for about 45 km at a height of about 10-15 metres above ground when the right wing collided with a tall pine tree, causing the airplane to crash in a forest. The pilot was killed and the passenger was injured. He walked few km until he found help. The wreckage was never found and it is believed that the airplane crashed some 25 km north of Belomorsk.
Probable cause:
Failure of the pilot to follow the minimum prescribed altitude of 50 metres.

Crash of an Ilyushin DB-3F in Voronezh: 2 killed

Date & Time: Apr 13, 1942 at 1700 LT
Type of aircraft:
Ilyushin II-4 (DB-3)
Operator:
Flight Phase:
Takeoff (climb)
Flight Type:
Ferry
Survivors:
No
Site:
Airport (less than 10 km from airport)
MSN:
7613
YOM:
1942
Location:
Voronezh
Voronezh oblast
Country:
Russia
Region:
Asia
Crew on board:
2
Crew fatalities:
Pax on board:
0
Pax fatalities:
Other fatalities:
Total fatalities:
2
Circumstances:
Shortly after takeoff from Voronezh Airport, while climbing to a height of 70-75 metres, the airplane entered a high nose attitude, stalled and rolled to the right. Out of control, it descended to the ground and crashed near the runway end. Both crew members were killed.
Probable cause:
Loss of control during initial climb after the pilot failed to position the elevator trim tab in a correct position for takeoff.

Crash of a Polikarpov P-5 near Tebleshi: 1 killed

Date & Time: Apr 9, 1942 at 0900 LT
Type of aircraft:
Polikarpov P-5
Operator:
Registration:
41
Flight Phase:
Flight
Flight Type:
Military
Survivors:
Yes
Site:
Plain, Valley
Schedule:
Moscow - Alehovshchina
MSN:
8
YOM:
1933
Location:
Tebleshi
Tver oblast
Country:
Russia
Region:
Asia
Crew on board:
2
Crew fatalities:
Pax on board:
1
Pax fatalities:
Other fatalities:
Total fatalities:
1
Aircraft flight hours:
1462
Circumstances:
The airplane departed Moscow-Myachkovo Airport at 0720LT on a flight to Alehovshchina, carrying one passenger and two crew members. Prior to departure, the pilot was instructed to return in case of poor weather conditions. After passing over Dmitrov, weather conditions deteriorated with drizzle, rain and fog. The pilot continued for about 10 minutes then decided to return but this was too late. Following a turn, the airplane lost altitude then contacted trees and crashed near the village of Tebleshi. The pilot was killed and both other occupants were injured.
Probable cause:
The decision of the pilot to continue into poor weather conditions and his failure to return in due time as instructed prior to takeoff from Moscow.

Crash of a Beriev MBR-2 in the White Sea: 2 killed

Date & Time: Apr 9, 1942
Type of aircraft:
Beriev MBR-2
Operator:
Flight Phase:
Flight
Flight Type:
Military
Survivors:
No
Site:
Lake, Sea, Ocean, River
Schedule:
Solovki Islands - Lovozero
Location:
White Sea
All Russia
Country:
Russia
Region:
Asia
Crew on board:
2
Crew fatalities:
Pax on board:
0
Pax fatalities:
Other fatalities:
Total fatalities:
2
Circumstances:
It is believed that the floatplane crashed in the White Sea while on a flight from the Solovki Islands to Lovozero. Both crew members were killed.
Crew:
Lt Fedor Nikitovich Baranov, pilot,
Sgt Dmitry Trofimovich Galimov, mechanic.

Crash of a Polikarpov S-3 in Strugi: 1 killed

Date & Time: Apr 7, 1942
Type of aircraft:
Polikarpov Po-2
Operator:
Registration:
CCCP-A655
Flight Phase:
Flight
Flight Type:
Ambulance
Survivors:
No
Site:
Plain, Valley
MSN:
7831
YOM:
1936
Location:
Strugi
Leningrad oblast
Country:
Russia
Region:
Asia
Crew on board:
1
Crew fatalities:
Pax on board:
0
Pax fatalities:
Other fatalities:
Total fatalities:
1
Circumstances:
The pilot was returning to his departure point after he dropped wounded soldiers from the west front. En route, the airplane was shot down by the German Flak. The pilot was injured and later lost consciousness, causing the airplane to crash near the village of Strugi. The pilot was killed.
Probable cause:
Shot down by the German Flak.

Crash of a Polikarpov S-3 in Dvorishchi: 1 killed

Date & Time: Apr 6, 1942
Type of aircraft:
Polikarpov Po-2
Operator:
Registration:
CCCP-A1101
Flight Phase:
Flight
Flight Type:
Military
Survivors:
Yes
Site:
Plain, Valley
MSN:
14274
YOM:
1939
Location:
Dvorishchi
Leningrad oblast
Country:
Russia
Region:
Asia
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.

Crash of a Polikarpov U-2 near Leningrad: 2 killed

Date & Time: Apr 6, 1942
Type of aircraft:
Polikarpov Po-2
Operator:
Registration:
50
Flight Phase:
Flight
Flight Type:
Military
Survivors:
No
Site:
Plain, Valley
MSN:
1055
YOM:
1941
Location:
Leningrad
Leningrad oblast
Country:
Russia
Region:
Asia
Crew on board:
2
Crew fatalities:
Pax on board:
0
Pax fatalities:
Other fatalities:
Total fatalities:
2
Circumstances:
Crashed in unknown circumstances in the region of Leningrad, killing both crew members.

Crash of a Polikarpov AP near Likhoslavl: 1 killed

Date & Time: Apr 6, 1942
Type of aircraft:
Polikarpov Po-2
Operator:
Registration:
CCCP-A738
Flight Phase:
Flight
Flight Type:
Military
Survivors:
Yes
Site:
Plain, Valley
MSN:
7914
YOM:
1936
Location:
Likhoslavl
Tver oblast
Country:
Russia
Region:
Asia
Crew on board:
1
Crew fatalities:
Pax on board:
2
Pax fatalities:
Other fatalities:
Total fatalities:
1
Aircraft flight hours:
1954
Circumstances:
En route to Khotilovo, the airplane was attacked by three German fighters. From a height of 50 metres, it went out of control and crashed in a field. The pilot was killed and both other occupants were injured.
Probable cause:
Shot down by German fighters.

Crash of a Petlyakov Pe-2 in Zaluch'e: 3 killed

Date & Time: Apr 1, 1942
Type of aircraft:
Petlyakov Pe-2
Operator:
Flight Phase:
Flight
Flight Type:
Bombing
Survivors:
No
Site:
Plain, Valley
Location:
Zaluch'e
Novgorod oblast
Country:
Russia
Region:
Asia
Crew on board:
3
Crew fatalities:
Pax on board:
0
Pax fatalities:
Other fatalities:
Total fatalities:
3
Circumstances:
The airplane was engaged in a combat mission in the region of Demiansk against German positions. It was shot down by the German Flak and crashed, bursting into flames. All three crew members were killed.
Crew:
Cpt Piotr Viktorovich Broshevsky, pilot,
Cpt Piotr Vasilevich Gluhov, navigator,
Lt Yakov Yakovlevich Elizarov, wireless operator and air gunner.
Probable cause:
Shot down by the German Flak.
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