A Yak-18T trainer aircraft crashed in Moscow.
Moscow: A tragic aerial accident occurred on Saturday in the Kolomna district of Moscow, the capital of Russia, in which 4 people were killed in a light trainer aircraft-18T (Yakovlev Yak-18T). The dead included crew members and trainee pilots. The accident occurred when the aircraft was practicing Aerobatics. According to reports, the aircraft suddenly became uncontrolled and fell on the ground.
The aircraft became uncontrolled after the engine failed
According to the Press Bureau of the Ministry of Disaster Management of Russia, the accident caused a technical fault in the engine of the aircraft. It is being told that after the engine failed, the aircraft became uncontrolled and fell into an open field in Kolomna. The aircraft caught fire after the accident, causing all the 4 people on the spot to die on the spot. It is a matter of relief that there was no loss or casualties on the land.
The aircraft did not get permission to fly?
Some informal reports claimed that the aircraft did not get official permission to fly. This further increases the seriousness of the accident. The Prosecutor Office of the Moscow region has started intensive investigation into the matter to detect the exact causes of the accident and the possibility of violation of the rules. The investigation will also see if the necessary safety standards were followed before the flight.
This plane is used on a large scale in Russia
Let us know that Yak-18T is a light trainer aircraft, which is used extensively in flying clubs and training centers in former Soviet Union countries. This aircraft is known for its strength and utility in training the civil aviation pilots. However, such accidents raise questions about aviation security. (PTI)
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