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Cargo Flight Strikes Hill While Descending to Evensk Airport (CCCP-16192)

Evensk, RussiaLanding (descent or approach)

On February 4, 1959, a Lisunov LI-2 (registration CCCP-16192) operated by Aeroflot - Russian International Airlines was involved in an aviation accident near Evensk, Russia during landing or approach. No fatalities were reported. Investigators recorded the probable cause as: Negligence on part of the captain who decided to start the descent prematurely without knowing his exact position, in clouds without visual contact with the ground. 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

A cargo flight from Magadan to Gizhiga struck a hill at 800 meters during descent to Evensk Airport in low clouds. All six occupants were rescued, but the aircraft was damaged beyond repair.

Incident

A cargo flight en route from Magadan to Gizhiga was descending to Evensk Airport when it encountered poor visibility due to low clouds. At an altitude of 800 meters, the aircraft struck the top of a hill. It continued for several hundred meters before crashing on a second hill, which was 760 meters high and located 30 kilometers west of Evensk Airport.

Rescue

All six occupants onboard were rescued. The aircraft sustained damage beyond repair.

Investigation

The official investigation determined the probable cause to be negligence on the part of the captain, who decided to start the descent prematurely without knowing his exact position, while in clouds and without visual contact with the ground.

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