Lisunov LI-2 crash, Aug 10, 1959 (7 killed), Cape Shelags...
Lisunov LI-2 accident on August 10, 1959 near Cape Shelagsky Chukotka okrug, Russia with 7 fatalities.
- Date: August 10, 1959
- Aircraft: Lisunov LI-2
- Location: Cape Shelagsky Chukotka okrug, Russia
- Fatalities: 7
- Phase of flight: En route
A Polar Aviation Lisunov LI 2 on a survey flight from Nizhniye Kresty, now Cherski, to Pevek overflew Cape Shelagski at 469 meters after the copilot cut the route short. It was caught by a strong downdraft on approach, struck a hill and crashed into a boulder. Seven occupants were killed and three crew members were rescued.