Lisunov LI-2 crash, Apr 8, 1951 (8 killed), Mama Irkutsk...
Lisunov LI-2 accident on April 8, 1951 near Mama Irkutsk oblast, Russia with 8 fatalities. Cause: Descent too low in insufficient visibility without...
- Date: April 8, 1951
- Aircraft: Lisunov LI-2
- Location: Mama Irkutsk oblast, Russia
- Fatalities: 8
- Phase of flight: Approach and landing
- Cause: Descent too low in insufficient visibility without visual contact with obstacles; weak ground air traffic control assistance was a contributing factor
Li-2T CCCP-L4467 was flying a cargo flight carrying fish to Mama. While descending for the approach it struck treetops and crashed in woodland about 18 km north of the airport. All eight crew were killed.