On May 25, 1942, a Polikarpov Po-2 (registration CCCP-K1268) operated by Aeroflot - Russian International Airlines was involved in an aviation accident near Dubenka, Russia in flight. 2 people were killed. Investigators recorded the probable cause as: Controlled flight into terrain resulting from low visibility conditions. This summary draws on records from the Bureau of Aircraft Accidents Archives (B3A); 1 related events involving the same aircraft type or operator are linked below.
A single-engine aircraft collided with trees in a wooded area near Dubenka while en route from Yedrovo to Ostashkov, resulting in the deaths of two passengers and injuries to the pilot.
What happened
During a flight segment between Yedrovo and Ostashkov, the aircraft encountered deteriorating weather conditions that significantly reduced visibility. As the pilot navigated through these poor conditions, the airplane descended too low for the terrain below. The aircraft subsequently struck trees in a dense forested region near Dubenka. Upon impact, the airframe broke apart and caught fire. The crash resulted in fatal injuries to both passengers on board, while the pilot sustained non-fatal injuries.
Findings
The official investigation determined that the accident was caused by a controlled flight into terrain. This conclusion highlights that the aircraft impacted the ground while under the pilot's control, likely due to an inability to maintain safe altitude or visual references amidst the reduced visibility conditions.
Probable cause
Controlled flight into terrain resulting from low visibility conditions.
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