Polikarpov Po-2

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Flight Phase:

Takeoff (climb)

Flight Type:

Scheduled Revenue Flight

Survivors:

Yes

Site:

Mountains

Schedule:

Alygdzher - Nizhneudinsk

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Circumstances:

Following an uneventful flight from Nizhneudinsk to Alygdzher, the pilot spent some time on ground with friends and has consumed alcohol. As he was preparing the return flight, people asked him to postpone the flight to the following day but the pilot said he has to return today. After takeoff, he performed several manoeuvre then climbed to the altitude of 1,600 metres. In good weather conditions, the airplane impacted trees and crashed in a wooded and hilly terrain, bursting into flames. A passenger was injured while both other occupants were killed.

Probable cause:

The decision of the pilot to initiate the flight despite he was intoxicated.

Crash of a Polikarpov U-2 in Nesvetay: 1 killed

Date & Time: Jul 16, 1942

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MSN:

14634

YOM:

1939

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Circumstances:

The airplane was shot down by a German fighter and crashed in Nesvetay, bursting into flames. The pilot, sole on board, was killed.

Probable cause:

Shot down by a German fighter.

Crash of a Polikarpov U-2 in Stary Krym: 2 killed

Date & Time: Jul 11, 1942

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Autonomous Republic of Crimea

MSN:

1939

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Flight number:

13859

Location:

Stary Krym

Country:

Ukraine

Region:

Europe

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Circumstances:

Failed to return to base following an operation beyond the enemy lines. Lost without trace.

Crash of a Polikarpov SP in Russia: 1 killed

Date & Time: Jul 10, 1942

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Registration:

CCCP-L2724

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MSN:

13041

YOM:

1938

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Failed to return to base. Lost without trace.

Crash of a Polikarpov U-2 in Russia: 2 killed

Date & Time: Jul 8, 1942

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Flight Type:

Bombing

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MSN:

1105

YOM:

1941

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The airplane was returning to base following a combat mission when it was shot down by a German fighter and crashed. Both crew members were killed.

Probable cause:

Shot down by a German fighter.

Crash of a Polikarpov UT-2 in Bogotol: 1 killed

Date & Time: Jul 7, 1942 at 1256 LT

Type of aircraft:

Landing (descent or approach)

Operator:

Registration:

CCCP-T293

Flight Phase:

Flight Type:

Training

Survivors:

Yes

Site:

Airport (less than 10 km from airport)

Schedule:

Bogotol - Bogotol

MSN:

13969

YOM:

1939

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Aircraft flight hours:

130

Circumstances:

The crew was performing a local training flight at Bogotol. While circling in the vicinity of the airfield, the crew modified the fuel selector from the upper fuel tank to the lower fuel tank when the engine failed. The pilot-in-command initiated a left turn to return to the airfield when the airplane lost speed. From a height of 50 metres, it stalled and crashed into the ground some 100 metres southwest from the airfield. The instructor was killed.

Probable cause:

The following findings were identified:
- Negligence on part of the chief of instruction in the surveillance of the actions of the flying instructor,
- Violation of flight manual #357, 358 & 369,
- Incorrect actions on part of the flight instructor during a turn at low height after the engine failed,
- Incorrect action on the fuel valve by the instructor, causing its closing and the engine to stop.

Crash of a Polikarpov R-5 in Russia

Date & Time: Jul 7, 1942

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Registration:

CCCP-T22

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MSN:

6964

YOM:

1934

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Circumstances:

The airplane crashed in unknown circumstances in Russia. There were no casualties.

Probable cause:

The accident was the consequence of a lack of discipline of the pilot who was flying at an unsafe altitude.

Crash of a Polikarpov S-2 in Izvaryne: 3 killed

Date & Time: Jul 6, 1942 at 1940 LT

Type of aircraft:

Landing (descent or approach)

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Registration:

CCCP-K487

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