On February 27, 1944, a Lisunov LI-2 (registration CCCP-L4076) operated by Aeroflot - Russian International Airlines was involved in an aviation accident near Nikopol, Ukraine in flight. 2 people were killed. 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.
An aircraft conducting a supply mission for the 3rd Ukrainian Front disappeared between Nikopol and Krivoi Rog, resulting in the complete loss of the crew with no wreckage recovered.
What happened
The flight originated from Melitopol as part of a logistical operation designed to deliver supplies to troops assigned to the 3rd Ukrainian Front. During the transit phase, the aircraft ceased communication and crashed in an area located between the cities of Nikopol and Krivoi Rog. The specific circumstances leading to the impact remain undetermined. Following the incident, extensive search efforts failed to locate any physical evidence of the airframe or the personnel on board. Consequently, there are no confirmed records regarding the status of the crew members, as no remains were recovered from the crash site.
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