Lisunov LI-2 crash, May 26, 1955, Arctic Ocean
Lisunov LI-2 accident on May 26, 1955 near Arctic Ocean, World with no fatalities.
- Date: May 26, 1955
- Aircraft: Lisunov LI-2
- Location: Arctic Ocean, World
- Fatalities: 0
- Phase of flight: Approach and landing
A Lisunov Li-2 on a flight to a drifting ice floe in the Arctic broke its right main ski on an ice hummock during the landing run, and the fuselage broke in three. All 6 crew and 4 passengers escaped unhurt and were evacuated by another aircraft. The wreck was set on fire and abandoned on the ice.