Lisunov LI-2 crash, Apr 23, 1948 (1 killed), Khabarovsk K...

Lisunov LI-2 accident on April 23, 1948 near Khabarovsk Khabarovsk Krai, Russia with 1 fatality.

During the takeoff roll the Li 2 veered right because the rudder trim was not set to neutral, and the crew did not abort. About 30 seconds after liftoff the right wing hit a telegraph line and a power line pole, and the aircraft stalled and crashed. One crew member died and 13 others were injured.

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