On December 15, 1968, a Lisunov LI-2 (registration CCCP-04214) operated by Aeroflot - Russian International Airlines was involved in an aviation accident near Antarctica, Antarctica during landing or approach. No fatalities were reported. Investigators recorded the probable cause as: The specific cause of the initial crash is undetermined, though subsequent destruction was caused by a storm. 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 unidentified aircraft crashed in Antarctica during December 1968, with the wreckage subsequently destroyed by severe weather.
What happened
During December 1968, an aircraft crashed at an unspecified location within Antarctica. While the precise date of the initial impact remains undetermined, the event occurred during this month. Following the crash, the wreckage remained at the site but was later lost to the elements when a storm moved through the area and destroyed the remaining debris.
Findings
The exact circumstances surrounding the initial crash are currently unknown.
Severe weather served as the secondary factor in the total loss of the aircraft's remains, as a storm destroyed the wreckage after the primary accident.
Probable cause
The specific cause of the initial crash is undetermined, though subsequent destruction was caused by a storm.
What happened in the 15 Dec 1968 Lisunov LI-2 accident near Antarctica, Antarctica?
An unidentified aircraft crashed in Antarctica during December 1968, with the wreckage subsequently destroyed by severe weather.
Were there any fatalities in the 15 Dec 1968 Lisunov LI-2 accident?
No fatalities were recorded in this accident.
What aircraft was involved and where did it happen?
The accident on 15 Dec 1968 involved a Lisunov LI-2, registration CCCP-04214, operated by Aeroflot - Russian International Airlines, at Antarctica, Antarctica.
What was the probable cause of the accident?
The specific cause of the initial crash is undetermined, though subsequent destruction was caused by a storm.
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