Polikarpov U-2 crash, Aug 13, 1933 (2 killed), Balashov S...
Polikarpov U-2 accident on August 13, 1933 near Balashov Saratov oblast, Russia with 2 fatalities. Cause: Errors by both pilots..
- Date: August 13, 1933
- Aircraft: Polikarpov U-2
- Location: Balashov Saratov oblast, Russia
- Fatalities: 2
- Phase of flight: Approach and landing
- Cause: Errors by both pilots.
A Polikarpov U 2 training aircraft from Balashov collided with a second U 2 near the airfield on 13 August 1933 while on approach. Both aircraft dove into the ground and all four occupants were killed.