Russian Il-76 Burst Into Flames During Takeoff From Military Airfield In Tajikistan

The plane burned to ashes.

An Il-76 transport plane of the Russian Aerospace Forces crashed in Tajikistan, the crew was not injured.

This was reported by the Russian Telegram channels Baza and Mash.

According to unverified data, the accident occurred on the night of October 19-20 at the Gissar airfield near Dushanbe.

According to some reports, the landing gear wheel of the Il-76 exploded during takeoff. The plane skidded off the runway and completely burned out.

According to other reports, the fire started due to an inflammation in the engine.

The crew (eight people) were not injured during the accident.