Vyazma-Dvoyevka

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CCCP-L4001

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Failed to return to base following a mission in the area of Vyazma. Lost without trace.

Crash of a Polikarpov PR-5 near Vyazma: 1 killed

Date & Time: Feb 1, 1942

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Polikarpov PR-5

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CCCP-L2506

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Plain, Valley

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150

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1938

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The pilot was engaged in a communication flight with the Red Army behind the enemy lines when the airplane apparently crashed in the region of Vyazma. It failed to return to base and was lost without trace.

Crash of a GVF PS-84 in Vyazma: 1 killed

Date & Time: Jan 28, 1942

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CCCP-L3487

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Takeoff (climb)

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Airport (less than 10 km from airport)

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Yes

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184 10 17

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1941

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The airplane was engaged in an evacuation operation from Vyazma. Shortly after takeoff, it was shot down by enemy fire and crashed. At least one crew member was killed.

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Shot down by enemy fire.

Crash of a GVF PS-84 near Vyazma: 5 killed

Date & Time: Jan 28, 1942

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CCCP-L3476

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Plain, Valley

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Peremyshl - Vyazma

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8 5 26

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1941

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The airplane is believed to have crashed in the region of Vyazma, behind the enemy lines, while on a flight from Peremyshl to Vyazma. It is believed that all five crew members were killed, among them Aleksandr V. Kulikov, pilot.

Crash of a Polikarpov SP near Kasnya: 1 killed

Date & Time: Oct 10, 1941

Type of aircraft:

Polikarpov Po-2

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CCCP-L1296

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Plain, Valley

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Vyazma - Kasnya

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The airplane was shot down by enemy fire and crashed while on a flight from Vyazma to Kasnya. The pilot, sole on board, was killed.

Probable cause:

Shot down by enemy fire.

Crash of a GVF PS-84 in Vyazma: 1 killed

Date & Time: Oct 3, 1941

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Charter/Taxi (Non Scheduled Revenue Flight)

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CCCP-L3926

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Takeoff (climb)

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Yes

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Airport (less than 10 km from airport)

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Vyazma – Moscow

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184 13 05

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1941

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Shortly after takeoff from Vyazma-Dvoyevka Airport in the late evening, while in initial climb, the aircraft encountered serious difficulties to gain height, stalled and crashed in a field located 150 metres past the runway end. Upon impact, the passenger was thrown out and killed while all six crew members were injured. The airplane was outbound to Moscow-Vnukovo Airport.

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It was determined that the total weight of the airplane at the time of the accident was 11,600 kg, 1,114 kg above the MTOW. The runway length of 700 metres was considered as too short in such conditions.

Crash of a GVF PS-84 near Yastrebovo: 3 killed

Date & Time: Aug 19, 1941 at 1340 LT

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CCCP-L3483

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Moscow - Vyazma

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184 10 12

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1941

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The airplane departed Moscow-Vnukovo Airport on a supply mission to Vyazma, carrying a nurse, three crew members and a load of shells. About 20-25 minutes into the flight, the airplane was shot down by a German fighter and crashed in a wooded area located 2 km northeast of Yastrebovo, bursting into flames. The nurse was rescued by locals while all three crew members were killed.

Probable cause:

Shot down by a German fighter.

Crash of a GVF PS-84 in Vyazma

Date & Time: Jul 30, 1941 at 1310 LT

Type of aircraft:

Landing (descent or approach)

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CCCP-L3459

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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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8 5 08

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1941

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The crew was supposed to fly to an unknown airfield. As he was unable to find that airfield, the pilot (M. I. Burin) decided to land at Vyazma Airport. He failed to fly the full aerodrome circuit and approached at an angle that allowed the airplane to touch down 120 metres from the perimeter of the airfield. Out of control, it collided with a ditch and ended up in a ravine. There were no casualties.

Probable cause:

Crew error.

Crash of a GVF PS-84 near Vyazma: 1 killed

Date & Time: Jul 27, 1941

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