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The airplane crashed in unknown circumstances somewhere in west of Russia. The pilot, sole on board, was killed. He was supposed to deliver newspapers of the 1st of May to the front.

Crash of an Ilyushin DB-3 in Russia

Date & Time: Apr 24, 1942

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Ilyushin II-4 (DB-3)

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7905

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1942

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The left engine lost pressure and power in flight, followed 18 minutes later by the right engine. The pilot reduced his altitude and made an emergency landing in a swampy area. Both crew members escaped uninjured while the airplane was destroyed by a post crash fire.

Probable cause:

Mismanagement of the fuel supply system on part of the crew.

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

Date & Time: Mar 31, 1942

Type of aircraft:

Polikarpov Po-2

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Flight

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Military

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Plain, Valley

MSN:

9506

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1937

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The airplane was shot down by enemy fire and crashed somewhere in west Russia. Both occupants were killed, among them an officer from the headquarters.

Probable cause:

Shot down by enemy fire.

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

Date & Time: Mar 18, 1942

Type of aircraft:

Polikarpov Po-2

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CCCP-S3446

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Flight

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Military

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Plain, Valley

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12093

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1938

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The airplane failed to return to base following an operation in west Russia. Lost without trace.

Crash of a Tupolev PS-7 in Russia

Date & Time: Mar 11, 1942

Type of aircraft:

Tupolev ANT-7 (PS-7)

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CCCP-L3752

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22179

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1934

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En route, the crew encountered poor weather conditions. In clouds, the pilot elected to return to the departure airport and initiated a turn to the left when the left wing hit the ground. The airplane cartwheeled and crashed. All four occupants were injured and transferred in Moscow for treatment.

Crash of a Junkers JU.52/3mg4e in Russia: 4 killed

Date & Time: Mar 6, 1942

Type of aircraft:

Junkers JU.52

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PF+FT

Flight Phase:

Flight

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Military

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Plain, Valley

Schedule:

Pskov - Demyansk

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6386

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1939

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On the leg from Pskov (Pleskau) to Demyansk, the airplane crashed in unknown circumstances and failed to arrive at destination. Lost without trace.

Crash of a Polikarpov SP in Russia: 1 killed

Date & Time: Feb 26, 1942

Type of aircraft:

Polikarpov Po-2

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CCCP-L2053

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8106

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1936

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The airplane was engaged in a communication operation when it was shot down by enemy fire and crashed somewhere in Russia. The passenger, a communication offer (Captain) was killed and the pilot was injured.

Probable cause:

Shot down by enemy fire.

Crash of Junkers Ju.88D-1 in Russia: 4 killed

Date & Time: Feb 22, 1942

Type of aircraft:

Junkers JU.88

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A6+HH

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Flight

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Bombing

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Plain, Valley

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1621

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Failed to return to base and believed to have crashed somewhere in northwest Russia. Lost without trace.
Crew:
Lt Hassel Mündel, pilot,
Fw Gerhard Schuster, observer,
Ofw Georg Wiczurke, radio operator,
Fw Joachim Adam, air gunner.

Crash of a GVF PS-4 in Yakutia

Date & Time: Feb 15, 1942

Type of aircraft:

GVF PS-4

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CCCP-L1414

Flight Phase:

Takeoff (climb)

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Cargo

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Yes

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Airport (less than 10 km from airport)

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2552

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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.