CCCP-04209

On April 29, 1959 at 12:00 AM, CCCP-04209 experienced a crash involving Lisunov LI-2, operated by Polyarnaya Aviatsiya, with the event recorded near Severny Island Arkhangelsk oblast.

The flight was categorized as supply and the reported phase was takeoff (climb) at a airport (less than 10 km from airport) crash site.

6 people were known to be on board, 0 fatalities were recorded, 6 survivors were identified or estimated. This corresponds to an estimated fatality rate of 0.0%.

Crew on board: 6, crew fatalities: 0, passengers on board: 0, passenger fatalities: 0, other fatalities: 0.

The listed crash cause is human factor. During the takeoff roll on a 750 meters long icy runway, while at a speed of 70-80 km/h, the left ski struck an irregularity on the ground. The airplane bounced, climbed to a height of 1,5-2 meters then stalled and crashed 300 meters farther. All six crew members were uninjured while the aircraft was damaged beyond repair.

Aircraft reference details include registration CCCP-04209, MSN 184 308 08, year of manufacture 1951.