Polikarpov Po-2 accident at Anadyr, Russia, 2 Dec 1941 (CCCP-N274)
On December 2, 1941, a Polikarpov Po-2 (registration CCCP-N274) operated by Polyarnaya Aviatsiya was involved in an aviation accident near Anadyr, Russia in flight. 2 people were killed. Investigators recorded the probable cause as: Failure of the pilot to maintain a sufficient speed while performing a turn at a relative low height, causing the airplane to stall. This summary draws on records from the Bureau of Aircraft Accidents Archives (B3A); 2 related events involving the same aircraft type or operator are linked below.
Probable cause
Failure of the pilot to maintain a sufficient speed while performing a turn at a relative low height, causing the airplane to stall.
— NTSB Determination
Accident narrative
Approaching Anadyr in marginal weather conditions, while cruising at an altitude of 80-100 metres, the pilot initiated a turn when the airplane lost speed, stalled and crashed in a snow covered field located 25 km from Anadyr. The airplane was destroyed and both crew members were killed.
Probable cause (official findings): Failure of the pilot to maintain a sufficient speed while performing a turn at a relative low height, causing the airplane to stall.