Aeroflot - Russian International Airlines | Bureau of Aircraft Accidents Archives

The airplane was carrying two wounded soldiers and one pilot to the hospital of Tchern. Approaching the area of destination, it was shot down by two German fighters and crashed. Both passengers were killed and the pilot was seriously injured.

Probable cause:

Shot down by two German fighters.

Crash of a GVF PS-4 in Yakutia

Date & Time: Feb 15, 1942

Type of aircraft:

GVF PS-4

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Registration:

CCCP-L1414

Flight Phase:

Takeoff (climb)

Flight Type:

Cargo

Survivors:

Yes

Site:

Airport (less than 10 km from airport)

MSN:

2552

YOM:

1934

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After takeoff, the airplane climbed to a height of 35 metres then rolled to the right and crashed nearby the airfield. There were no casualties among the occupant. The accident occurred somewhere in Yakutia.

Crash of a Tupolev PS-9 in Frunze

Date & Time: Feb 15, 1942

Type of aircraft:

Tupolev ANT-9 (PS-9)

Operator:

Registration:

CCCP-L189

Flight Phase:

Landing (descent or approach)

Flight Type:

Cargo

Survivors:

Yes

Site:

Airport (less than 10 km from airport)

MSN:

190

YOM:

1934

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On final approach to Frunze Airport, the pilot encountered poor visibility due to fog and was unable to locate the runway threshold (T area). In such conditions, he initiated a go around procedure. Few seconds later, while completing a turn, both engines stopped simultaneously. The airplane stalled, collided with an irrigation canal and eventually crashed in a ravine located near the airport. All three crew members were injured.

Probable cause:

Double engine failure caused by a loss of fuel pressure. Possible fuel exhaustion.

Crash of a Polikarpov SP in Russia: 1 killed

Date & Time: Feb 14, 1942

Type of aircraft:

Polikarpov Po-2

Operator:

Registration:

CCCP-L2204

Flight Phase:

Flight

Flight Type:

Military

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Site:

Plain, Valley

MSN:

10039

YOM:

1937

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Crash in unknown circumstances, killing the pilot, sole on board.

Crash of a Polikarpov S-1 near Leningrad: 1 killed

Date & Time: Feb 14, 1942

Type of aircraft:

Polikarpov Po-2

Operator:

Registration:

CCCP-K68

Flight Phase:

Flight

Flight Type:

Military

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Site:

Plain, Valley

MSN:

7693

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1936

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The airplane was en route to Pustoshikha, carrying a load of ammunition. It crashed in unknown circumstances in the area of Leningrad. The pilot, sole on board, was killed.

Crash of a Polikarpov PR-5 in Khorugh

Date & Time: Feb 14, 1942

Type of aircraft:

Polikarpov PR-5

Operator:

Registration:

CCCP-L2175

Flight Phase:

Landing (descent or approach)

Flight Type:

Cargo

Survivors:

Yes

Site:

Airport (less than 10 km from airport)

Schedule:

Dushanbe - Khorugh

MSN:

119

YOM:

1937

Location:

Khorugh

Gorno-Badakhshan Autonomous Province

Country:

Tajikistan

Region:

Asia

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Circumstances:

Following a flight from Dushanbe, the single engine airplane crashed upon landing at Khorugh Airfield and was damaged beyond repair.

Probable cause:

The accident was caused by the combination of the following factors:
- Mismanagement of the landing equipment on part of the pilot,
- The decision of the pilot to land without checking the exact position of the landing gear (skis),
- A faulty conception of the undercarriage.