A military transport aircraft belonging to Russia, identified as an Il-76, experienced a crash landing just minutes after departing from Krasnoyarsk Airport today. The plane veered off the runway in the remote Krasnoyarsk region and eventually came to a stop approximately 200 feet from the runway on an incline.
Shortly after taking off, the aircraft faced engine issues and requested an emergency landing. It was granted permission to divert to Cheremshanka Airport, a facility primarily serving domestic flights. Although the authorities have not disclosed details about the cargo or any individuals aboard, they confirmed that there were no injuries reported. This type of aircraft is frequently utilized for military logistics, particularly in the ongoing conflict in Ukraine. The plane was supposed to be heading to Ulan-Ude in the Buryatia region when the emergency situation arose. Emergency response teams are currently on-site managing the aftermath of the incident.
5 Comments
BuggaBoom
No injuries this time, but what about the next incident? The military needs to overhaul their maintenance protocols!
Loubianka
It's good news that no one was hurt. The focus should be on improving safety measures.
Katchuka
At least they've been transparent about the emergency landing. It shows accountability.
Habibi
It’s disheartening to see taxpayer money going towards such unreliable equipment.
Muchacho
Glad no one got hurt, but this just shows the risks they take with aging technology.