Kawasaki Ki-56 crash, Mar 28, 1946 (1 killed), Zyrianka R...
Kawasaki Ki-56 accident on March 28, 1946 near Zyrianka Republic of Yakutia (Sakha), Russia with 1 fatality. Cause: Crew error; aircraft overloaded...
- Date: March 28, 1946
- Aircraft: Kawasaki Ki-56
- Location: Zyrianka Republic of Yakutia (Sakha), Russia
- Fatalities: 1
- Phase of flight: Takeoff and climb
- Cause: Crew error; aircraft overloaded beyond maximum takeoff weight
The Kawasaki Ki 56 registered 514 was carrying cargo from Zyrianka and was well over its maximum takeoff weight. Shortly after takeoff it banked left and then rolled right, and its right wing struck the ground. The aircraft crashed in a snow covered field, killing the pilot and slightly injuring six others.