9 fatalities

Elevator Control Failure After Touchdown Leads to Crash (CCCP-71220)

Karaganda, KazakhstanLanding (descent or approach)

On June 17, 1967, a Lisunov LI-2 (registration CCCP-71220) operated by Aeroflot - Russian International Airlines was involved in an aviation accident near Karaganda, Kazakhstan during landing or approach. 9 people were killed. Investigators recorded the probable cause as: Elevator control failure for undetermined reason. This summary draws on records from the Bureau of Aircraft Accidents Archives (B3A); 8 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

After an elevator control failure following touchdown, an aircraft on a flight from Tselinograd to Karaganda lifted off, banked steeply, stalled, and crashed in flames onto the runway, killing 9 and seriously injuring 25.

Accident Description

On a flight from Tselinograd (now Astana) to Karaganda, the aircraft experienced an elevator control failure after touchdown. The same control issue had already caused problems during the flight. Following the failure, the aircraft lifted off again and climbed to a height of approximately 10 to 15 meters. During the climb, the aircraft banked left to an angle of 60 degrees. Due to the critical angle of attack, the airplane stalled and subsequently crashed in flames onto the runway.

Occupant Casualties

Two crew members and seven passengers were killed, while all other 25 occupants on board were seriously injured.

Probable Cause

The official investigation determined the probable cause to be an elevator control failure for an undetermined reason.