1 fatality

Aircraft shot down near Voronino (33)

Voronino, RussiaFlight

On May 22, 1942, a Polikarpov Po-2 (registration 33) operated by Soviet Air Force - Voyenno-vozdushnye sily CCCP was involved in an aviation accident near Voronino, Russia in flight. One person was killed. Investigators recorded the probable cause as: The aircraft was shot down by enemy fire while approaching Voronino. 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.

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An aircraft approaching the village of Voronino was hit by enemy fire, resulting in a crash and fire that killed one passenger and injured two others.

What happened

While on approach to the village of Voronino, the aircraft came under attack from hostile forces. The plane was struck by enemy fire, which caused it to lose control and crash into the ground. Upon impact, the airframe ignited, bursting into flames. The accident resulted in significant casualties among the occupants. One passenger lost their life in the incident, while the two remaining individuals on board sustained injuries.

Findings

The official investigation determined that the primary cause of the accident was the aircraft being shot down by enemy fire. No other mechanical or human factors were cited as contributing to the loss of control.

Probable cause

The aircraft was shot down by enemy fire while approaching Voronino.