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The pilot, sole on board, was performing a supply mission to the Soviet troops located beyond the enemy lines. The airplane that was carrying ammunition crashed in unknown circumstances. The pilot was killed.

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

Date & Time: Jun 1, 1942 at 0945 LT

Type of aircraft:

Polikarpov Po-2

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CCCP-L41

Flight Phase:

Landing (descent or approach)

Flight Type:

Training

Survivors:

Yes

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Airport (less than 10 km from airport)

Schedule:

Konstantinovka - Konstantinovka

MSN:

1084

YOM:

1941

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The crew was completing an instruction flight in the vicinity of Konstantinovka to check the aptitude of the pilot to become a pilot. After three circuits, the crew was preparing to land when the airplane rolled to the left and descended to the ground, crashing 600 metres from the airfield, bursting into flames. The pilot was killed and the instructor was seriously injured.

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

Date & Time: May 29, 1942

Type of aircraft:

Polikarpov Po-2

Operator:

Registration:

CCCP-P310

Flight Phase:

Flight

Flight Type:

Military

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Plain, Valley

MSN:

0303

YOM:

1941

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Crashed in unknown circumstances. The pilot, sole on board, was killed.

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

Date & Time: May 25, 1942

Type of aircraft:

Polikarpov Po-2

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Registration:

CCCP-K1268

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Yedrovo – Ostashkov

MSN:

16583

YOM:

1940

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Aircraft flight hours:

1114

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En route from Yedrovo to Ostashkov, the pilot encountered low visibility due to poor weather conditions. Too low, the airplane collided with trees and crashed in a dense wooded area located in Dubenka, bursting into flames. The pilot was injured and both passengers were killed.

Probable cause:

Controlled flight into terrain.

Crash of a Polikarpov S-3 near Rzhev: 1 killed

Date & Time: May 21, 1942

Type of aircraft:

Polikarpov Po-2

Operator:

Registration:

CCCP-A962

Flight Phase:

Flight

Flight Type:

Military

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Plain, Valley

MSN:

12145

YOM:

1938

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Crashed in unknown circumstances in the region of Rzhev. The pilot, sole on board, was killed.

Crash of a GVF PS-84 Vypolzovo: 4 killed

Date & Time: May 3, 1942

Type of aircraft:

GVF PS-84

Operator:

Registration:

CCCP-L3980

Flight Phase:

Takeoff (climb)

Flight Type:

Military

Survivors:

Yes

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Airport (less than 10 km from airport)

MSN:

184 19 07

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1941

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The airplane departed Vypolzovo on a cargo flight, carrying five crew members and a load of 2,4 tons of military equipment. After takeoff, the airplane climbed to a height of 50-70 metres then started to lose altitude. The left wing collided with a pole and was sheared off. Out of control, the airplane crashed on a wooded house located near the airfield. Four crew members were killed while a fifth occupant as well as two people in the house were injured.

Probable cause:

The accident was caused by the failure of the carburetor, causing a loss of power on the left engine and a subsequent loss of height.

Crash of a Polikarpov P-5 near Tebleshi: 1 killed

Date & Time: Apr 9, 1942 at 0900 LT

Type of aircraft:

Polikarpov P-5

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Moscow - Alehovshchina

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1941

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Aircraft flight hours:

1462

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The airplane departed Moscow-Myachkovo Airport at 0720LT on a flight to Alehovshchina, carrying one passenger and two crew members. Prior to departure, the pilot was instructed to return in case of poor weather conditions. After passing over Dmitrov, weather conditions deteriorated with drizzle, rain and fog. The pilot continued for about 10 minutes then decided to return but this was too late. Following a turn, the airplane lost altitude then contacted trees and crashed near the village of Tebleshi. The pilot was killed and both other occupants were injured.

Probable cause:

The decision of the pilot to continue into poor weather conditions and his failure to return in due time as instructed prior to takeoff from Moscow.

Crash of a Polikarpov AP near Likhoslavl: 1 killed

Date & Time: Apr 6, 1942

Type of aircraft:

Polikarpov Po-2

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CCCP-A738

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MSN:

7914

YOM:

1936

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Aircraft flight hours:

1954

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En route to Khotilovo, the airplane was attacked by three German fighters. From a height of 50 metres, it went out of control and crashed in a field. The pilot was killed and both other occupants were injured.

Probable cause:

Shot down by German fighters.