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Antarctic Aircraft Loss, December 1968 (CCCP-04214)

Antarctica, AntarcticaLanding (descent or approach)

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.

Sourcesthe Bureau of Aircraft Accidents Archives (B3A)Primary reportUpdated 2026-06-12Data APIEditorial standards

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.

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