What happened
A skydiving excursion departed from Chita-Kashtak Airport when a single-engine aircraft took off with a crew of one pilot and ten passengers. Approximately ten minutes into the flight, the pilot experienced mechanical issues related to the engine. In an effort to manage the situation, the pilot attempted to perform an emergency landing. During this maneuver, the aircraft went down in a forested region situated roughly 3 km northeast of the departure airfield.
Findings
The impact resulted in 11 injuries among the occupants of the plane. While all individuals on board sustained injuries, there were no fatalities reported. The aircraft, a single-engine airplane, sustained damage that rendered it a total loss.