Accident Overview
On 9 May 1987, LOT Polish Airlines Flight 5055, a scheduled international passenger flight from Warsaw to New York City, crashed in the Kabaty Woods nature reserve on the outskirts of Warsaw. The accident occurred approximately 54 minutes after departure, during the late-morning hours. The aircraft involved was an Ilyushin Il-62.
Casualties
All 183 passengers and crew members on board were killed. The accident is the deadliest involving the Ilyushin Il-62 and the deadliest aviation disaster in Polish history.
Context
The flight was operated by LOT Polish Airlines, the national carrier of Poland. The aircraft was performing a transatlantic service from Warsaw to New York City when it went down. The crash site was located in a wooded area on the edge of the city.
Aftermath
Investigations were conducted by Polish authorities. No probable cause has been stated in the provided source.