A Russian cargo plane carrying 15 people crashed near Ivanovo, northeast of Moscow, the Russian Defence Ministry said.
Eight crew members and seven passengers were on board the Ilyushin Il-76 when the plane crashed shortly after take-off, the ministry said.
One of the plane’s engines appeared to be on fire before the crash, the ministry said.
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The Russian Ministry of Emergency Situations has confirmed the crash of a cargo plane carrying 15 people in Russia. The incident occurred on Tuesday morning, when the Antonov An-12 aircraft crashed near the city of Magadan in the far eastern region of Russia.
According to reports, the plane was en route from Magadan to the Chukotka region when it crashed shortly after takeoff. The cause of the crash is still under investigation, but initial reports suggest that bad weather conditions may have played a role in the accident.
The cargo plane was carrying a total of 15 people, including crew members and passengers. Unfortunately, there are no survivors reported from the crash. The Ministry of Emergency Situations has deployed search and rescue teams to the crash site to recover the bodies and investigate the cause of the accident.
This tragic incident serves as a reminder of the dangers faced by those who work in the aviation industry, especially in remote and challenging environments like the far eastern region of Russia. The safety of air travel is always a top priority, and authorities will be working diligently to determine what went wrong in this case.
Our thoughts and prayers are with the families and loved ones of those who lost their lives in this tragic accident. We hope that the investigation will provide answers and help prevent similar incidents from occurring in the future.
