Lisunov LI-2 crash, Jan 13, 1955 (5 killed), Moscow-Bykov...

Lisunov LI-2 accident on January 13, 1955 near Moscow-Bykovo Moscow oblast, Russia with 5 fatalities. Cause: Engine failure caused by sabotage.

An Aeroflot Lisunov airliner (CCCP-L5000) lost its right engine shortly after takeoff from Bykovo. It hit trees and crashed onto a house less than a kilometre from the airfield, where it burned and was destroyed. All five crew were killed and no one on the ground was injured.

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