Lisunov LI-2 crash, Sep 16, 1948 (7 killed), Barents Sea
Lisunov LI-2 accident on September 16, 1948 near Barents Sea, Russia with 7 fatalities. Cause: The crew lost their bearings in poor weather, flew off...
- Date: September 16, 1948
- Aircraft: Lisunov LI-2
- Location: Barents Sea, Russia
- Fatalities: 7
- Phase of flight: En route
- Cause: The crew lost their bearings in poor weather, flew off course, and ran out of fuel before ditching in the Barents Sea.
A Polar Aviation Li 2 on a flight from Amderma was lost over the Barents Sea on 16 September 1948 with seven crew aboard. None survived.