The Russian Defense Ministry said that a military transport plane with 15 people on board crashed on Tuesday while taking off from an air base in western Russia.
A Russian Military Transport Plane With 15 People On Board Has Crashed On Takeoff, Officials Say
The ministry said the Il-76 aircraft with eight crew and seven passengers on board crashed in the Ivanovo region.
A Russian Military Transport Plane With 15 People On Board Has Crashed On Takeoff, Officials Say Photo: File Image
A Russian Military Transport Plane With 15 People On Board Has Crashed On Takeoff, Officials Say Photo: File Image
The ministry said the Il-76 aircraft with eight crew and seven passengers on board crashed in the Ivanovo region.
It said in a statement that an engine fire during takeoff was the likely cause of the crash.
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