1 fatality

Single-Engine Aircraft Crash in Western Russia (CCCP-P332)

Russia, RussiaFlight

On May 1, 1942, a Polikarpov Po-2 (registration CCCP-P332) operated by Aeroflot - Russian International Airlines was involved in an aviation accident near Russia, Russia in flight. One person was 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

A lone pilot was killed when an aircraft crashed in western Russia while transporting newspapers for a military front.

What happened

An aircraft met with a fatal accident in the western region of Russia. The specific circumstances leading to the crash remain unknown, and no further details regarding the sequence of events have been established. At the time of the incident, the pilot was the sole occupant on board. Tragically, the pilot did not survive the event.

The flight had a specific logistical purpose. The pilot was tasked with delivering newspapers intended for distribution to troops at the front line. This mission took place around May 1st, indicating the aircraft was engaged in a supply run rather than a commercial passenger service or private leisure flight.