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Crash of a Polikarpov S-3 in Kondrovo: 1 killed

Date & Time: Feb 15, 1942
Type of aircraft:
Polikarpov Po-2
Operator:
Flight Phase:
Flight
Flight Type:
Military
Survivors:
No
Site:
Plain, Valley
Location:
Kondrovo
Kaluga oblast
Country:
Russia
Region:
Asia
Crew on board:
1
Crew fatalities:
Pax on board:
0
Pax fatalities:
Other fatalities:
Total fatalities:
1
Circumstances:
The airplane was shot down by a German fighter and crashed near Kondrovo. The pilot, sole on board, was killed.
Probable cause:
Shot down by a German fighter.

Crash of a Polikarpov S-3 near Tchern: 2 killed

Date & Time: Feb 15, 1942
Type of aircraft:
Polikarpov Po-2
Operator:
Registration:
CCCP-A978
Flight Phase:
Flight
Flight Type:
Ambulance
Survivors:
Yes
Site:
Plain, Valley
MSN:
12161
YOM:
1938
Location:
Tchern
Tula oblast
Country:
Russia
Region:
Asia
Crew on board:
1
Crew fatalities:
Pax on board:
2
Pax fatalities:
Other fatalities:
Total fatalities:
2
Circumstances:
The airplane was carrying two wounded soldiers and one pilot to the hospital of Tchern. Approaching the area of destination, it was shot down by two German fighters and crashed. Both passengers were killed and the pilot was seriously injured.
Probable cause:
Shot down by two German fighters.

Crash of a GVF PS-4 in Yakutia

Date & Time: Feb 15, 1942
Type of aircraft:
GVF PS-4
Operator:
Registration:
CCCP-L1414
Flight Phase:
Takeoff (climb)
Flight Type:
Cargo
Survivors:
Yes
Site:
Airport (less than 10 km from airport)
MSN:
2552
YOM:
1934
Location:
Russia
All Russia
Country:
Russia
Region:
Asia
Crew on board:
0
Crew fatalities:
Pax on board:
0
Pax fatalities:
Other fatalities:
Total fatalities:
0
Circumstances:
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.

Crash of a Tupolev PS-9 in Frunze

Date & Time: Feb 15, 1942
Type of aircraft:
Tupolev ANT-9 (PS-9)
Operator:
Registration:
CCCP-L189
Flight Phase:
Landing (descent or approach)
Flight Type:
Cargo
Survivors:
Yes
Site:
Airport (less than 10 km from airport)
MSN:
190
YOM:
1934
Location:
Bishkek
Bishkek City
Country:
Kyrgyzstan
Region:
Asia
Crew on board:
3
Crew fatalities:
Pax on board:
0
Pax fatalities:
Other fatalities:
Total fatalities:
0
Circumstances:
On final approach to Frunze Airport, the pilot encountered poor visibility due to fog and was unable to locate the runway threshold (T area). In such conditions, he initiated a go around procedure. Few seconds later, while completing a turn, both engines stopped simultaneously. The airplane stalled, collided with an irrigation canal and eventually crashed in a ravine located near the airport. All three crew members were injured.
Probable cause:
Double engine failure caused by a loss of fuel pressure. Possible fuel exhaustion.

Crash of a Polikarpov S-1 near Leningrad: 1 killed

Date & Time: Feb 14, 1942
Type of aircraft:
Polikarpov Po-2
Operator:
Registration:
CCCP-K68
Flight Phase:
Flight
Flight Type:
Military
Survivors:
No
Site:
Plain, Valley
MSN:
7693
YOM:
1936
Location:
Leningrad
Leningrad oblast
Country:
Russia
Region:
Asia
Crew on board:
1
Crew fatalities:
Pax on board:
0
Pax fatalities:
Other fatalities:
Total fatalities:
1
Circumstances:
The airplane was en route to Pustoshikha, carrying a load of ammunition. It crashed in unknown circumstances in the area of Leningrad. The pilot, sole on board, was killed.

Crash of a Polikarpov PR-5 in Khorugh

Date & Time: Feb 14, 1942
Type of aircraft:
Polikarpov PR-5
Operator:
Registration:
CCCP-L2175
Flight Phase:
Landing (descent or approach)
Flight Type:
Cargo
Survivors:
Yes
Site:
Airport (less than 10 km from airport)
Schedule:
Dushanbe - Khorugh
MSN:
119
YOM:
1937
Location:
Khorugh
Gorno-Badakhshan Autonomous Province
Country:
Tajikistan
Region:
Asia
Crew on board:
1
Crew fatalities:
Pax on board:
0
Pax fatalities:
Other fatalities:
Total fatalities:
0
Circumstances:
Following a flight from Dushanbe, the single engine airplane crashed upon landing at Khorugh Airfield and was damaged beyond repair.
Probable cause:
The accident was caused by the combination of the following factors:
- Mismanagement of the landing equipment on part of the pilot,
- The decision of the pilot to land without checking the exact position of the landing gear (skis),
- A faulty conception of the undercarriage.

Crash of a Polikarpov SP near Zheltovka: 1 killed

Date & Time: Feb 10, 1942
Type of aircraft:
Polikarpov Po-2
Operator:
Registration:
CCCP-A782
Flight Phase:
Flight
Flight Type:
Military
Survivors:
No
Site:
Plain, Valley
MSN:
7958
YOM:
1936
Location:
Zheltovka
Smolensk oblast
Country:
Russia
Region:
Asia
Crew on board:
1
Crew fatalities:
Pax on board:
0
Pax fatalities:
Other fatalities:
Total fatalities:
1
Circumstances:
Crashed in unknown circumstances in the region of Zheltovka, killing the pilot, sole on board.

Crash of a Polikarpov SP near Zheltovka: 1 killed

Date & Time: Feb 10, 1942
Type of aircraft:
Polikarpov Po-2
Operator:
Registration:
CCCP-A718
Flight Phase:
Flight
Flight Type:
Military
Survivors:
No
Site:
Plain, Valley
MSN:
7894
YOM:
1936
Location:
Zheltovka
Smolensk oblast
Country:
Russia
Region:
Asia
Crew on board:
1
Crew fatalities:
Pax on board:
0
Pax fatalities:
Other fatalities:
Total fatalities:
1
Circumstances:
Crashed in unknown circumstances in the region of Zheltovka, killing the pilot, sole on board.
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