Moscow - Saba:
A light AN-2 aircraft operated by DOSAAF made a hard emergency landing in the Chitinsky district of Russia’s Zabaykalsky Krai, just 16 minutes after takeoff, according to the Russian Ministry of Emergency Situations.
Sputnik News quoted the ministry stating the plane landed near the "Topograph" gardening association. It was carrying 10 parachutists and one crew member. Six people were injured, but no fatalities or fires occurred.
Rescue operations are underway with 37 personnel and 12 vehicles involved. An investigation into the cause of the incident is ongoing.
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