Ilyushin II-18 crash, Aug 27, 1966, Arkhangelsk Arkhangel...
Ilyushin II-18 accident on August 27, 1966 near Arkhangelsk Arkhangelsk oblast, Russia with no fatalities. Cause: Collision with a submerged object...
- Date: August 27, 1966
- Aircraft: Ilyushin II-18
- Location: Arkhangelsk Arkhangelsk oblast, Russia
- Fatalities: 0
- Phase of flight: Takeoff and climb
- Cause: Collision with a submerged object during landing practice
A Consolidated Catalina registered N331RS was practising landings on Lake Michigan off Highland Park, Illinois, when its left pontoon struck a submerged object. The fuselage ruptured and the aircraft sank rapidly. Both pilots were rescued.