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1970s Soviet Transport Aircraft Crash at Ozerevo (CCCP-L4712)

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On September 28, 1955, a Lisunov LI-2 (registration CCCP-L4712) operated by Aeroflot - Russian International Airlines was involved in an aviation accident near Ozerevo, Russia in flight. 7 people were killed. Investigators recorded the probable cause as: Failure of the right engine in flight caused by an oil leakage due to the failure of a connection hose. This summary draws on records from the Bureau of Aircraft Accidents Archives (B3A); 3 related events involving the same aircraft type or operator are linked below.

Sourcesthe Bureau of Aircraft Accidents Archives (B3A)Source recordUpdated 2026-09-03Data APIEditorial standards

A transport aircraft en route from Vnukovo to Leningrad crashed after a right-engine failure at 900 m in clouds. The crew could not feather the propeller, lost safe altitude, and attempted an emergency landing in a potato field at Ozerevo, killing seven people.

Incident Overview A transport aircraft was en route from Vnukovo to Leningrad when, while cruising at an altitude of 900 meters in clouds, the right engine failed. The crew was unable to feather the propeller, which prevented them from maintaining a safe altitude. ## Emergency Diversion and Crash The captain decided to divert to Vypolzovo Airbase, but radio contact with the base could not be established for an unknown reason. The pilot then attempted an emergency landing in a potato field located in Ozerevo, where the aircraft crashed and was destroyed. ## Casualties Five crew members and two passengers were killed in the accident. Twelve other occupants were injured. ## Official Findings The official investigation attributed the accident to a failure of the right engine in flight, caused by an oil leakage due to the failure of a connection hose.

Probable cause

Failure of the right engine in flight caused by an oil leakage due to the failure of a connection hose.
Engine failure

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Frequently asked questions

What happened in the 28 Sept 1955 Lisunov LI-2 accident near Ozerevo, Russia?

A transport aircraft en route from Vnukovo to Leningrad crashed after a right-engine failure at 900 m in clouds. The crew could not feather the propeller, lost safe altitude, and attempted an emergency landing in a potato field at Ozerevo, killing seven people.

Were there any fatalities in the 28 Sept 1955 Lisunov LI-2 accident?

The accident was fatal, resulting in 7 fatalities.

What aircraft was involved and where did it happen?

The accident on 28 Sept 1955 involved a Lisunov LI-2, registration CCCP-L4712, operated by Aeroflot - Russian International Airlines, at Ozerevo, Russia.

What was the probable cause of the accident?

Failure of the right engine in flight caused by an oil leakage due to the failure of a connection hose.

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