On May 18, 1941, a Polikarpov P-5 (registration CCCP-L2988) operated by Aeroflot - Russian International Airlines was involved in an aviation accident near Mestia, Georgia during landing or approach. No fatalities were reported. Investigators recorded the probable cause as: Pilot error. 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.
An aircraft crashed while attempting to land at Mestia Airport due to pilot error. The plane was destroyed, but the pilot survived without injury.
What happened
The incident occurred during the landing phase at Mestia Airport. Following an operational error by the pilot, the aircraft failed to maintain a safe approach and crashed into the terrain. The impact resulted in significant structural damage to the airframe, rendering it beyond repair. Despite the severity of the crash, the pilot emerged from the wreckage uninjured.
Findings
The official investigation concluded that the primary factor leading to the accident was pilot error. No other mechanical failures or external factors were cited as contributing causes in the available records.
What happened in the 18 May 1941 Polikarpov P-5 accident near Mestia, Georgia?
An aircraft crashed while attempting to land at Mestia Airport due to pilot error. The plane was destroyed, but the pilot survived without injury.
Were there any fatalities in the 18 May 1941 Polikarpov P-5 accident?
No fatalities were recorded in this accident.
What aircraft was involved and where did it happen?
The accident on 18 May 1941 involved a Polikarpov P-5, registration CCCP-L2988, operated by Aeroflot - Russian International Airlines, at Mestia, Georgia.
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