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Collision between two aircraft during final approach at Anisimovka Airfield (CCCP-L1751)

Anisimovka, RussiaLanding (descent or approach)

On November 4, 1942, a Polikarpov Po-2 (registration CCCP-L1751) operated by Aeroflot - Russian International Airlines was involved in an aviation accident near Anisimovka, Russia during landing or approach. One person was killed. This summary draws on records from the Bureau of Aircraft Accidents Archives (B3A); 3 related events involving the same aircraft type or operator are linked below.

Sourcesthe Bureau of Aircraft Accidents Archives (B3A)Source recordUpdated 2026-08-04Data APIEditorial standards

A mid-air collision occurred at a low altitude near Anisimovka Airfield when an airplane struck a Soviet Air Force Yak-1. The impact resulted in the crash of one aircraft and the death of its pilot.

What happened

During the final approach phase to Anisimovka Airfield, an airplane descended to a height of approximately 10 metres. At this low altitude, the aircraft collided with a Soviet Air Force Yak-1 that was also attempting to land on the same runway. The impact caused the first aircraft to crash immediately after the collision. The pilot of the crashed airplane was killed in the accident.

Findings

The incident involved two aircraft operating in close proximity during the landing phase at a shared airfield. The specific contributing factors or detailed conclusions regarding the loss of separation are not provided in the available source material.

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