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Deadly accident
Military transport aircraft prototype, Il-112V, crashed and left 3 dead
By: Rafael Ramos
On: 8/17/2021
Il-112V
Image: UAC
The prototype of the new Russian Il-112V light military transport plane crashed during a flight in Kubinka, outside Moscow, on August 17. In a video, the plane can be seen in flames just before the crash (click on the external link to the video).
The causes of the accident are not yet known, however, it is known that the three crew on board died in the first plane developed from scratch in the post-Soviet era.
"During a training flight, while preparing to land near Kubinka aerodrome, in a strip of forest, an Il-112V military light transport plane crashed. Details of what happened are being investigated. To clarify the causes of the incident. accident will be created a respective commission", according to OAK.
Possibly, the accident happened because of an engine fire. Russian emergency services pointed out that the plane exploded after the crash. State-owned company Rostec said an internal commission will be created to investigate the causes of the accident.
Development of the plane has been underway by the lyushin Aircraft Company, part of the United Aircraft Corporation, which has been part of state-owned technology company Rostec, since 2014. The plane is made to replace the Antonov An-24 and An-26 turboprops.
Rafael Ramos
Aviation enthusiast from an early age, he had his first contacts with the area developing that good old habit of spending dozens of hours in front of the screens of Micrsoft Flight Simulator and other simulators. With a solid background in various technological areas, including engineering and chemistry, Rafael has rejoined aviation as editor and author of articles and materials on our portal, providing invaluable help to the dynamics and expansion of the website and the aeronautical community, bringing us the news and updates so indispensable for us to remain current in our area of operation.
   
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