3 fatalities

Three-Engine Aircraft Crash Near Asha Station (CCCP-L37)

Asha, RussiaFlight

On October 24, 1943, a Junkers JU.52 (registration CCCP-L37) operated by Aeroflot - Russian International Airlines was involved in an aviation accident near Asha, Russia in flight. 3 people were killed. This summary draws on records from the Bureau of Aircraft Accidents Archives (B3A); 8 related events involving the same aircraft type or operator are linked below.

Sourcesthe Bureau of Aircraft Accidents Archives (B3A)Primary reportUpdated 2026-08-05Data APIEditorial standards

A three-engine aircraft crashed in flames near Asha Station, resulting in the deaths of all three crew members on board.

What happened

A three-engine aircraft met with a fatal accident in the vicinity of Asha Station. The airframe impacted the ground and subsequently caught fire, burning completely. All personnel aboard the aircraft perished in the incident.

The loss of life included the entire flight crew, totaling three fatalities. Among those killed was the pilot, identified in records as P. M. Nikitin. No other specific details regarding the sequence of events leading up to the impact or the condition of the aircraft prior to the crash are provided in the available source material.

Findings

No official investigation findings, contributing factors, or probable cause determinations are included in the source text for this event.