Lisunov LI-2 crash, Dec 27, 1950 (8 killed), Karatau Jambyl
Lisunov LI-2 accident on December 27, 1950 near Karatau Jambyl, Kazakhstan with 8 fatalities. Cause: Human factor.
- Date: December 27, 1950
- Aircraft: Lisunov LI-2
- Location: Karatau Jambyl, Kazakhstan
- Fatalities: 8
- Phase of flight: En route
- Cause: Human factor
A Lisunov Li-2 of Aeroflot crashed into Mount Mynzhilgi in the Karatau range on 27 December 1950 during an aerial photography training flight, killing all eight crew. Strong winds had pushed the aircraft about 72 km off course.