Crash of a Lisunov LI-2 in Phon Sawan: 4 killed
Date & Time:
Feb 22, 1962
Operator:
Registration:
02
Survivors:
Yes
Crew on board:
8
Crew fatalities:
Pax on board:
0
Pax fatalities:
Other fatalities:
Total fatalities:
4
Circumstances:
In flight, the airplane was hit by enemy fire. The captain decided to reduce his altitude and to attempt an emergency landing when the aircraft crash landed in Phon Sawan. Four crew members were killed while four others were rescued.
Probable cause:
Shut down by enemy fire.
