Lisunov LI-2 crash, Jun 21, 1947 (8 killed), Karkinyts’ka...
Lisunov LI-2 accident on June 21, 1947 near Karkinyts’ka Gulf Autonomous Republic of Crimea, Ukraine with 8 fatalities. Cause: Engine failure.
- Date: June 21, 1947
- Aircraft: Lisunov LI-2
- Location: Karkinyts’ka Gulf Autonomous Republic of Crimea, Ukraine
- Fatalities: 8
- Phase of flight: En route
- Cause: Engine failure
An Aeroflot Li 2 lost an engine in flight and was ditched into the Karkinyts'ka Gulf about two km offshore on 21 June 1947. The aircraft sank about fifteen minutes later; eight people, including two crew members, were killed while a trawler crew rescued 21 wounded.