2 fatalities

Fatal Crash Involving Chief of General Staff (CCCP-L2641)

Elovka, RussiaFlight

On June 4, 1942, a Polikarpov Po-2 (registration CCCP-L2641) operated by Aeroflot - Russian International Airlines was involved in an aviation accident near Elovka, Russia in flight. 2 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

An aircraft crashed under unknown circumstances, resulting in the deaths of both occupants, including a pilot and a senior military official.

What happened

The incident involved a fatal aviation accident where the aircraft came down under circumstances that have not been fully detailed or clarified in available records. The crash resulted in the loss of life for everyone on board. There were two individuals present in the aircraft at the time of the impact: one serving as the pilot and one passenger.

The passenger was identified by their high-ranking position within the military hierarchy, specifically noted as the chief of the General staff. Both occupants sustained fatal injuries during the event, leading to a total fatality count of two. No survivors were reported from this specific incident.