2 fatalities

Fatal crash near Orsha during flight to Zubovo (CCCP-S5006)

Orsha, BelarusFlight

On July 14, 1941, a Polikarpov Po-2 (registration CCCP-S5006) operated by Aeroflot - Russian International Airlines was involved in an aviation accident near Orsha, Belarus 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 2026-08-04Data APIEditorial standards

An aircraft crashed in the vicinity of Orsha while en route to Zubovo, resulting in the deaths of both individuals on board.

What happened

The incident occurred during a scheduled or private movement from Orsha to Zubovo. The aircraft encountered difficulties and subsequently crashed in the general region surrounding Orsha. The impact was severe enough to result in fatal injuries for everyone aboard. There were two people on board at the time of the accident, and both lost their lives in the event.

Findings

The specific mechanical failures, environmental conditions, or human factors that contributed to this crash have not been detailed in the available records. The circumstances leading up to the loss of control remain undefined in the source material provided.