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Aircraft Crash Landing on the Kolyma River During Approach to Chersky Airport (CCCP-04213)

Chersky, RussiaLanding (descent or approach)

On April 11, 1967, a Lisunov LI-2 (registration CCCP-04213) operated by Aeroflot - Russian International Airlines was involved in an aviation accident near Chersky, Russia during landing or approach. No fatalities were reported. Investigators recorded the probable cause as: The crew attempted to land while flying visually in IFR conditions. This summary draws on records from the Bureau of Aircraft Accidents Archives (B3A); 5 related events involving the same aircraft type or operator are linked below.

Sourcesthe Bureau of Aircraft Accidents Archives (B3A)Primary reportUpdated 2026-06-12Data APIEditorial standards

An aircraft crash-landed on the icy Kolyma River near Chersky Airport after four approaches in poor weather. All occupants were injured, and the aircraft was destroyed.

Incident Overview and Location Details During an approach to Chersky Airport, the flight crew encountered poor weather conditions that significantly reduced visibility. The aircraft made three unsuccessful landing attempts, with the crew executing a go-around after each attempt. On the fourth approach, the aircraft descended too low and crash-landed on the icy Kolyma River, approximately 3.5 kilometers from the runway threshold. The impact resulted in injuries to all occupants, including five crew members and an undetermined number of passengers. The aircraft sustained damage beyond repair.

Probable cause

The crew attempted to land while flying visually in IFR conditions.

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