Crash of a Lisunov LI-2 in Sol-Iletsk: 9 killed
Date & Time:
Mar 2, 1943
Operator:
Survivors:
Yes
Schedule:
Astrakhan – Chkalovsk
Crew on board:
0
Crew fatalities:
Pax on board:
0
Pax fatalities:
Other fatalities:
Total fatalities:
9
Circumstances:
En route from Astrakhan to Chkalovsk, the crew encountered below minima weather conditions due to snowfalls. In poor visibility, the pilot decided to divert to Sol-Iletsk Airport but on final, the airplane impacted a snow covered hill located between Boyevaya Gora and Saratovka. All occupants survived the crash but nine of them froze to death within few hours.
Probable cause:
Controlled flight into terrain.
