Lisunov LI-2 accident at Mt Rumija, Montenegro, 27 Nov 1947 (YU-BAD)
On November 27, 1947, a Lisunov LI-2 (registration YU-BAD) operated by Jugoslovenske Sovjet Transport Aviacija - JUSTA was involved in an aviation accident near Mt Rumija, Montenegro during landing or approach. 23 people were killed. Investigators recorded the probable cause as: The crew was approaching Titograd Airport at a too low altitude, apparently to maintain a visual contact with the ground. Low visibility caused by clouds, fog and night was considered as a contributory factor. This summary draws on records from the Bureau of Aircraft Accidents Archives (B3A).
Probable cause
The crew was approaching Titograd Airport at a too low altitude, apparently to maintain a visual contact with the ground. Low visibility caused by clouds, fog and night was considered as a contributory factor. The possibility that an altimeter was defective was not ruled out.
— NTSB Determination
Accident narrative
The descent to Titograd was started from the south, by night and poor weather conditions. Through freezing fog, the aircraft hit the slope of Mt Rumija located 25 km south of the airport. The wreckage was found few hours later and all 23 occupants were killed. Crew: Cpt Vasa Vračarević 4.
Probable cause (official findings): The crew was approaching Titograd Airport at a too low altitude, apparently to maintain a visual contact with the ground. Low visibility caused by clouds, fog and night was considered as a contributory factor. The possibility that an altimeter was defective was not ruled out.