Lisunov LI-2 crash, Aug 13, 1950 (5 killed), Seymchan Mag...
Lisunov LI-2 accident on August 13, 1950 near Seymchan Magadan oblast, Russia with 5 fatalities. Cause: Poor visibility from snowfall, diversion made...
- Date: August 13, 1950
- Aircraft: Lisunov LI-2
- Location: Seymchan Magadan oblast, Russia
- Fatalities: 5
- Phase of flight: En route
- Cause: Poor visibility from snowfall, diversion made without weather data, and an inexperienced copilot
A Dalstroi Aviation Lisunov airliner ran out of fuel after the crew became disoriented in poor visibility and crashed 45 miles northwest of Seymchan on 13 August 1950. All five people on board were killed.