Engine failure leads to aircraft crash near Chita-Kashtak Airport

No fatalities • Chita-Kashtak, Russia • Flight

A single-engine aircraft carrying eleven people crashed in a wooded area near Chita-Kashtak Airport following engine malfunctions during a skydiving flight.

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.

Probable cause

The aircraft crashed following the occurrence of engine problems during the flight.

Frequently asked questions

What happened in the 2025-07-06 PZL-Mielec AN-2 accident near Chita-Kashtak, Russia?

A single-engine aircraft carrying eleven people crashed in a wooded area near Chita-Kashtak Airport following engine malfunctions during a skydiving flight.

Were there any fatalities in the 2025-07-06 PZL-Mielec AN-2 accident?

No fatalities were recorded in this accident.

What aircraft was involved and where did it happen?

The accident on 2025-07-06 involved a PZL-Mielec AN-2, registration RF-00487, operated by DOSAAF, at Chita-Kashtak, Russia.

What was the probable cause of the accident?

The aircraft crashed following the occurrence of engine problems during the flight.

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