2 fatalities

Airplane lost without trace after operation in western Russia (CCCP-S3446)

Russia, RussiaFlight

On March 18, 1942, a Polikarpov Po-2 (registration CCCP-S3446) operated by Aeroflot - Russian International Airlines was involved in an aviation accident near Russia, 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 disappeared without a trace while attempting to return to its base following an operational mission in the western region of Russia.

What happened

The incident involved an airplane that was conducting an operation in western Russia. Following the completion of this activity, the aircraft attempted to return to its home base. However, it failed to make contact or arrive at the designated location. The plane subsequently vanished and remains lost without any trace. No wreckage or debris has been located, and there is no further information regarding the status of the crew or passengers.

Findings

The source material does not provide specific details on contributing factors or official conclusions. The primary fact established is that the aircraft was never recovered and its exact cause of loss remains undetermined based on the available text.