At least one person died and four were injured after a military transport plane crashed on landing at Balashov airbase, Saratov region, Tuesday.
Russia's Defence Ministry said the Antonov AN-26 transport aircraft hit the ground after it caught fire during a training flight. There were four pilots and a cadet aboard the plane.
The surviving crew members were being treated at a nearby military hospital, some sustained serious injuries. An investigation into the causes of the crash has been launched.
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Russia's Defence Ministry said the Antonov AN-26 transport aircraft hit the ground after it caught fire during a training flight. There were four pilots and a cadet aboard the plane.
The surviving crew members were being treated at a nearby military hospital, some sustained serious injuries. An investigation into the causes of the crash has been launched.
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