Kawasaki Ki-56 crash, Dec 7, 1946 (7 killed), Susuman Mag...
Kawasaki Ki-56 accident on December 7, 1946 near Susuman Magadan oblast, Russia with 7 fatalities. Cause: Engine failures after takeoff, right engine...
- Date: December 7, 1946
- Aircraft: Kawasaki Ki-56
- Location: Susuman Magadan oblast, Russia
- Fatalities: 7
- Phase of flight: Takeoff and climb
- Cause: Engine failures after takeoff, right engine recently repaired and not test flown
A Kawasaki Ki 56 on an MVD rescue flight from Susuman to Zyrianka lost its left engine soon after takeoff. The right engine also failed when power was increased. The crew tried to return to Susuman, and the aircraft crashed in a snowy field, killing all seven people on board.