12 Sep 2021 | 10:03 PM UTC
Russia: OOO Aeroservis passenger flight crashes in Irkutsk Oblast Sept. 12, killing four persons and injuring five others
OOO Aeroservis passenger flight crashes in Irkutsk Oblast, Russia, Sept. 12. Four persons reported killed, at least five others injured.
Event
A passenger flight operated by OOO Aeroservis caught fire after making a hard landing in a forested area about 4 km (3 miles) southwest of the settlement of Kazachinskoe in Russia's Irkutsk Oblast on Sept. 12. The incident occurred at about 18:30, killing four people and injuring at least five others. The L-410 aircraft was en route from Irkutsk International Airport (ITK) to Kazachinksoe Airport (ICAO code: UITK) carrying 14 passengers and two crew members at the time of the accident.
Authorities have not revealed the flight number; it remains unclear whether the aircraft in question was operating one of Aeroservis' regularly scheduled routes or performing a charter flight.
Context
OOO Aeroservis is a domestic regional airline operating flights in the Russian Far East, primarily in the Trans-Baikal Region and the Irkutsk Oblast. The company operates under the Russian domestic airline code AYa; it has no IATA code.
Advice
Confirm flight status if traveling via UITK through at least Sept. 13. Do not check out of accommodations until onward travel is confirmed.
