4 fatalities

Aircraft Crash Killing Entire Crew in Unknown Circumstances (V4+BU)

Bykhaw, BelarusFlight

On August 4, 1942, a Junkers JU.88 (registration V4+BU) operated by German Air Force - Deutsche Luftwaffe was involved in an aviation accident near Bykhaw, Belarus in flight. 4 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

An aircraft crashed under unknown circumstances, resulting in the deaths of all four crew members on board.

What happened

The aircraft was lost in a crash that occurred under unknown circumstances. The incident resulted in the total loss of the machine and the death of everyone aboard. There are no specific details available regarding the sequence of events leading up to the impact or the exact location where the wreckage came to rest.

Findings

The investigation into this event did not yield a definitive cause due to the lack of recoverable data or witness accounts. The entire crew perished in the accident. The personnel on board consisted of four military aircrew members:

  • Pilot
  • Observer
  • Radio operator
  • Air gunner

No further technical or operational findings have been recorded for this specific occurrence.