Lisunov LI-2 crash, Jan 23, 1953 (5 killed), Kazan Republ...
Lisunov LI-2 accident on January 23, 1953 near Kazan Republic of Tatarstan, Russia with 5 fatalities. Cause: Air traffic control failings at Kazan...
- Date: January 23, 1953
- Aircraft: Lisunov LI-2
- Location: Kazan Republic of Tatarstan, Russia
- Fatalities: 5
- Phase of flight: Approach and landing
- Cause: Air traffic control failings at Kazan Airport are the stated cause.
A Lisunov Li 2 cargo flight descended towards Kazan at night in heavy snow with almost no visibility. Guided by air traffic control, it went below the safe altitude and its left engine struck the tail of an Ilyushin Il 12 that was climbing after takeoff. All five crew on the Li 2 were killed and the aircraft was destroyed.