Lisunov LI-2 crash, Aug 12, 1951 (2 killed), Vilyuisk Rep...
Lisunov LI-2 accident on August 12, 1951 near Vilyuisk Republic of Yakutia (Sakha), Russia with 2 fatalities. Cause: Double engine failure after...
- Date: August 12, 1951
- Aircraft: Lisunov LI-2
- Location: Vilyuisk Republic of Yakutia (Sakha), Russia
- Fatalities: 2
- Phase of flight: Approach and landing
- Cause: Double engine failure after takeoff from Vilyuisk.
Shortly after takeoff from Vilyuisk, the left engine failed. The crew feathered the propeller and turned back, but while approaching the airfield after a circuit the aircraft stalled and crashed in a field. Two passengers were killed and 14 other occupants were injured. The aircraft was destroyed.