Lisunov LI-2 crash, May 3, 1952 (4 killed), Khandyga Repu...
Lisunov LI-2 accident on May 3, 1952 near Khandyga Republic of Yakutia (Sakha), Russia with 4 fatalities. Cause: Inaccurate weather forecast; aircraft...
- Date: May 3, 1952
- Aircraft: Lisunov LI-2
- Location: Khandyga Republic of Yakutia (Sakha), Russia
- Fatalities: 4
- Phase of flight: En route
- Cause: Inaccurate weather forecast; aircraft deviated from route in strong winds and flew into terrain in cloud
On a cargo flight from Yakutsk to Allaikha, the Li-2 left its planned route in strong winds, entered cloud and struck the northwestern slope of a Verkhoyansk ridge mountain about 95 km northwest of Khandyga. All four crew were killed, and the wreckage was found on 11 May.