Lisunov LI-2 crash, Apr 29, 1959, Severny Island Arkhange...

Lisunov LI-2 accident on April 29, 1959 near Severny Island Arkhangelsk oblast, Russia with no fatalities.

An Aeroflot Lisunov LI 2 operated by Polar Aviation struck an irregularity with its left ski during takeoff from a 750 meter icy runway on Severny Island. It bounced, stalled and crashed 300 meters farther. All six crew members were uninjured, but the aircraft was damaged beyond repair.

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