Lisunov LI-2 crash, Feb 4, 1959, Evensk Magadan oblast
Lisunov LI-2 accident on February 4, 1959 near Evensk Magadan oblast, Russia with no fatalities. Cause: The cause was a premature descent in cloud...
- Date: February 4, 1959
- Aircraft: Lisunov LI-2
- Location: Evensk Magadan oblast, Russia
- Fatalities: 0
- Phase of flight: Approach and landing
- Cause: The cause was a premature descent in cloud without knowing the exact position.
A Lisunov LI 2 cargo aircraft struck a hilltop at 800 meters while descending toward Evensk Airport in low cloud, then crashed on a second hill about 30 km west of the airport. All six occupants survived and the aircraft was damaged beyond repair. The captain began the descent too early, without knowing the exact position and without visual contact with the ground.