CCCP-L4008 — accident record & aircraft history

We’re still collecting data for this aircraft. Routes appear once we’ve seen it fly enough times.

Safety history

September 19, 1943AccidentHull loss
About an hour after his departure from Khvoynaya Airport, en route by night to Leningrad, the pilot lost his orientation and decided to return to Khvoynaya. For unknown reason, he started an approach to the Yakhnovo Airfield located 8 km southwest of Khvoynaya. On final approach, while at a height of 30 meters, the aircraft went out of control, dove into the ground and crashed in a swampy area located 1,5 km from the runway threshold. The aircraft was destroyed and all 17 occupants were killed.
Ли-2 · 17 fatalities
It was determined that the loss of control was caused by the simultaneous failure of both engines on final approach. This was due to an error on part of the flight mechanic who failed to switch the tanks in due time as there was still sufficient fuel in other tanks (about 150 to 200 kg). Full accident record