Ilyushin II-12 crash, Jul 1, 1947 (4 killed), Moscow-Vnuk...
Ilyushin II-12 accident on July 1, 1947 near Moscow-Vnukovo Moscow oblast, Russia with 4 fatalities. Cause: Left engine failure caused by a faulty valve.
- Date: July 1, 1947
- Aircraft: Ilyushin II-12
- Location: Moscow-Vnukovo Moscow oblast, Russia
- Fatalities: 4
- Phase of flight: Takeoff and climb
- Cause: Left engine failure caused by a faulty valve
Shortly after takeoff from Vnukovo, the Il 12 banked left, lost speed and altitude, and struck trees about 3 km from the airport. Four crew members were killed, while a fifth crew member and the passenger were seriously injured.