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Crash of a Single-Engine Airplane Near Chita-Kashtak Airport (RF-00487)

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On July 6, 2025, a PZL-Mielec AN-2 (registration RF-00487) operated by DOSAAF was involved in an aviation accident near Chita-Kashtak, Russia in flight. No fatalities were reported. This summary draws on records from the Bureau of Aircraft Accidents Archives (B3A); 4 related events involving the same aircraft type or operator are linked below.

Sourcesthe Bureau of Aircraft Accidents Archives (B3A)Primary reportUpdated 2026-06-11Data APIEditorial standards

A single-engine airplane carrying 10 skydivers and one pilot crashed in a wooded area 3 km northeast of Chita-Kashtak Airport about 10 minutes after takeoff. All 11 occupants were injured, and the aircraft was damaged beyond repair.

Incident Overview A single-engine airplane departed Chita-Kashtak Airport on a local skydiving flight. The aircraft was carrying 10 skydivers and one pilot at the time of the incident. ## Sequence of Events Approximately 10 minutes after takeoff, the pilot encountered engine problems. In response, the pilot attempted an emergency landing. The airplane subsequently crashed in a wooded area located 3 km northeast of the airfield. ## Outcome All 11 occupants on board were injured. The airplane sustained damage beyond repair. No specific cause, aircraft type, registration, or operator was provided in the source material.

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