Polikarpov Po-2 accident at Dolbinskie Vyselki, Russia, 3 Jul 1942
On July 3, 1942, a Polikarpov Po-2 operated by Aeroflot - Russian International Airlines was involved in an aviation accident near Dolbinskie Vyselki, Russia in flight. One person was killed. Investigators recorded the probable cause as: The decision of the pilot to continue the flight in poor weather conditions and his overconfidence while cruising at night. 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.
Probable cause
The decision of the pilot to continue the flight in poor weather conditions and his overconfidence while cruising at night.
— NTSB Determination
Accident narrative
While returning to base after a combat mission, the pilot encountered poor weather conditions. Flying in heavy rain falls at a height of about 25-30 metres, the airplane descended to the ground and crashed 100 metres from the village of Dolbinskiye Vyselki. The airplane was destroyed and the pilot was killed.
Probable cause (official findings): The decision of the pilot to continue the flight in poor weather conditions and his overconfidence while cruising at night.