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

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.