Lisunov LI-2 crash, Jul 20, 1953, Zyrianka Republic of Ya...
Lisunov LI-2 accident on July 20, 1953 near Zyrianka Republic of Yakutia (Sakha), Russia with no fatalities.
- Date: July 20, 1953
- Aircraft: Lisunov LI-2
- Location: Zyrianka Republic of Yakutia (Sakha), Russia
- Fatalities: 0
- Phase of flight: Takeoff and climb
A Lisunov Li 2 operated for the Soviet MVD (Ministerstvo Vnutrennikh Del) was climbing out of Zyrianka when its left engine failed at about 20 metres, and the propeller could not be feathered. The crew attempted an emergency landing, and at about 140 km/h the aircraft hit trees 600 metres beyond the runway end. It was damaged beyond repair, but all 16 occupants were rescued.