Crash of a Polikarpov SP near Veluyky: 2 killed
Date & Time:
Jun 20, 1942
Operator:
Registration:
CCCP-L2765
Survivors:
Yes
MSN:
13082
YOM:
1938
Crew on board:
1
Crew fatalities:
Pax on board:
2
Pax fatalities:
Other fatalities:
Total fatalities:
2
Circumstances:
The airplane was shot down by a German fighter and crashed in a wooded area near Valuyky. The pilot and a passengers were seriously injured. The pilot died one week later from injuries sustained.
Probable cause:
Shot down by a German fighter.
