(CLO) Two Russian flight instructors were killed when their plane crashed in the Moscow region on Thursday, according to Russian news agencies.
The Russian Emergency Situations Ministry said the light aircraft crashed near Myachkovo airport, near Moscow. The cause of the accident is still under investigation.
Russian authorities approach the scene of the accident. Screenshot.
One of the two flight instructors killed was Vitaly Kiyashko, a former military pilot. The identity of the other has not been released, but he was also a flight instructor.
The plane crashed into a field and caused no damage on the ground. A rescue team of 26 people quickly arrived at the scene and extinguished the fire from the wreckage.
According to RIA Novosti news agency, local firefighters deployed eight units of equipment to assist in the rescue operation. An emergency services source said the accident occurred near the village of Yeganovo, Ramensky district, on the outskirts of Moscow.
The deadly crash could raise concerns about air safety in Russia, especially after a series of recent incidents.
Previously, in July 2024, a Sukhoi Superjet (SSJ 100) of Gazpromavia airline – owned by gas giant Gazprom – crashed in the Kolomensky district of Moscow region, killing all three people on board.
Russia's United Aircraft Corporation (UAC) said the Sukhoi crashed during a test flight after repairs. A source in Russia's Ministry of Emergency Situations said the plane exploded after making an emergency landing in a forest.
Also on Thursday, there were reports of an incident involving the Russian military when a soldier allegedly drove a truck into a Su-25 fighter jet, rendering it unusable.
The incident adds to the list of military aircraft Russia has lost since the war in Ukraine began. The Russian air force has suffered significant losses, including those shot down by Ukrainian forces.
As of April 2024, General Christopher Cavoli, commander of US European Command, reported to the US Congress that Russia had lost about 10% of its total military aircraft since Russia launched its attack on Ukraine in February 2022.
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