CCCP-L950 — accident record & aircraft history

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

Safety history

December 4, 1945Accident
The descent to Novosibirsk Airport was started by night and in poor weather conditions with low clouds and fog. On final approach, while at a height of 50 meters, the aircraft hit with its right wing a radio transmitter. The wing was partially sheared off and the aircraft crashed. All 16 occupants were killed. Probable cause (official findings): It was reported that the information related to the weather conditions and transmitted to the crew did not reflect the truth and that the approach was
Douglas C-47 · 16 fatalities
It was reported that the information related to the weather conditions and transmitted to the crew did not reflect the truth and that the approach was started in below minima conditions. Technical issues with ground communications were considered as a contributory factor. Full accident record