3 fatalities

Fatal crash near Torzhok involving medical evacuation flight (CCCP-L2596)

Torzhok, RussiaFlight

On August 26, 1942, a Polikarpov Po-2 (registration CCCP-L2596) operated by Aeroflot - Russian International Airlines was involved in an aviation accident near Torzhok, 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)Source recordUpdated 2026-08-05Data APIEditorial standards

A single-engine aircraft crashed while approaching Torzhok, resulting in the deaths of the pilot and two wounded soldiers on board.

What happened

The incident involved a single-engine airplane operating a mission from Zal'kovo to Torzhok. The aircraft was carrying a crew of one pilot along with two passengers who were wounded soldiers requiring medical transport. During the final approach phase into Torzhok, the plane lost control and crashed. The specific circumstances leading to the loss of control remain unknown based on available records. All three individuals on board perished in the accident.

Findings

Due to the lack of detailed investigation data or official reports cited in the source material, no specific contributing factors or mechanical failures have been identified. The crash is recorded as occurring in unknown circumstances during the approach phase.