Crash of a Polikarpov AP in Budenovka: 1 killed

Date & Time: May 27, 1941 at 1100 LT
Type of aircraft:
Polikarpov Po-2
Operator:
Registration:
CCCP-A1083
Flight Phase:
Takeoff (climb)
Flight Type:
Spraying (Agricultural)
Survivors:
No
Site:
Plain, Valley
Schedule:
Budenovka - Budenovka
MSN:
14256
YOM:
1939
Location:
Budenovka
Kirovograd oblast
Country:
Ukraine
Region:
Europe
Crew on board:
1
Crew fatalities:
Pax on board:
0
Pax fatalities:
Other fatalities:
Total fatalities:
1
Circumstances:
The pilot, sole on board, was engaged in a crop spraying mission on beets field located near the village of Budenovka. Shortly after takeoff (last flight as the operation started at 0500LT), at a height of 20-25 metres, the pilot initiated a sharp turn to the right. The airplane rolled to an angle of 45° when the pilot reduced the engine power, causing the aircraft to stall and to crash. The airplane was destroyed and the pilot was killed.
Probable cause:
Poor piloting techniques on part of the pilot who initiated a sharp turn to the right at an insufficient height (below the minimum height of 50 meters) and reduced power too early.

Crash of Polikarpov AP in Chernyshkovsky: 1 killed

Date & Time: Jun 16, 1940
Type of aircraft:
Polikarpov Po-2
Operator:
Registration:
CCCP-A1289
Flight Phase:
Flight
Flight Type:
Spraying (Agricultural)
Survivors:
Yes
Site:
Plain, Valley
Schedule:
Chernyshkovsky - Chernyshkovsky
MSN:
16618
YOM:
1940
Location:
Chernyshkovsky
Volgograd oblast
Country:
Russia
Region:
Asia
Crew on board:
2
Crew fatalities:
Pax on board:
0
Pax fatalities:
Other fatalities:
Total fatalities:
1
Aircraft flight hours:
38
Circumstances:
The crew was engaged in a spraying mission on mustard plantation in the region of Chernyshkovsky. After the lunch brake, the pilot decided to make low passes over the village and to show to local people the airplane's capabilities. At a height of 10-12 metres, he initiated hazardous manoeuvres when he lost control of the airplane that crashed on the ground, bursting into flames. The mechanic was seriously injured and the pilot was killed.
Probable cause:
It was determined that the pilot was intoxicated after drinking vodka during the lunch. He also decided to initiate a flight without prior permission.

Crash of a Polikarpov AP in Zhdanovsky: 1 killed

Date & Time: Jul 23, 1939 at 0700 LT
Type of aircraft:
Polikarpov Po-2
Operator:
Registration:
CCCP-A1072
Flight Phase:
Flight
Flight Type:
Spraying (Agricultural)
Survivors:
No
Site:
Plain, Valley
Schedule:
Zhdanovsky - Zhdanovsky
MSN:
14245
YOM:
1939
Location:
Zhdanovsky
Yukhari Garabakh
Country:
Azerbaijan
Region:
Asia
Crew on board:
1
Crew fatalities:
Pax on board:
0
Pax fatalities:
Other fatalities:
Total fatalities:
1
Aircraft flight hours:
97
Circumstances:
The pilot, sole on board, was completing a crop spraying mission on cotton field in the area of Zhdanovsky. In unknown circumstances, he lost control of the airplane that nosed down and crashed in a field. The aircraft was destroyed and the pilot was killed.
Probable cause:
The pilot was inexperienced, was not familiar with the area and was completing the mission in a solo configuration, in violation of the published procedures.

Crash of a Polikarpov AP near Magnitogorsk: 1 killed

Date & Time: Apr 18, 1935 at 1615 LT
Type of aircraft:
Polikarpov Po-2
Operator:
Registration:
CCCP-A525
Flight Phase:
Flight
Flight Type:
Spraying (Agricultural)
Survivors:
No
Site:
Plain, Valley
MSN:
5939
YOM:
1934
Location:
Magnitogorsk
Chelyabinsk oblast
Country:
Russia
Region:
Asia
Crew on board:
1
Crew fatalities:
Pax on board:
0
Pax fatalities:
Other fatalities:
Total fatalities:
1
Aircraft flight hours:
249
Aircraft flight cycles:
868
Circumstances:
The pilot was engaged in a crop spraying flight in the region of Magnitogorsk. Following a sowing mission over a surface of 130 hectares and after completing 58 landings, the pilot was instructed to stop the mission as the goal was to sow 100 hectares and the wind was rising. Nevertheless, he continued and initiated a 270° turn at a height of 15 metres when the airplane stalled and crashed in a field located 30 km from Magnitogorsk. The aircraft was destroyed and the pilot was killed.
Probable cause:
It was determined that the accident was the consequence of a loss of speed during the last turn completed at a too low altitude. A poor flight organization and a lack of discipline on part of the pilot were considered as contributing factors.

Crash of a Polikarpov AP in Polyany: 1 killed

Date & Time: Aug 25, 1933 at 1900 LT
Type of aircraft:
Polikarpov Po-2
Operator:
Registration:
CCCP-A198
Flight Phase:
Landing (descent or approach)
Flight Type:
Spraying (Agricultural)
Survivors:
Yes
Site:
Plain, Valley
Schedule:
Polyany - Polyany
MSN:
3436
YOM:
1932
Location:
Polyany
Penza oblast
Country:
Russia
Region:
Asia
Crew on board:
1
Crew fatalities:
Pax on board:
1
Pax fatalities:
Other fatalities:
Total fatalities:
1
Aircraft flight hours:
164
Aircraft flight cycles:
920
Circumstances:
The airplane was engaged in a spraying mission in the area of Polyany, carrying one passenger and one pilot. On approach, the pilot completed several turns and the last one was relatively sharp with a 50° bank when the airplane stalled and crashed. The passenger was injured and the pilot was killed.
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