Russia has opened a criminal investigation into a light aircraft that landed hard during an emergency landing on Saturday in Sretensk, Zabaykalsky Krai.
The case is being handled by the Eastern Transport Investigation Department of Russia’s Investigative Committee. The investigation is based on suspicion that rules governing the safety of air transport operations and movement were violated.

The proceedings were initiated under Part 1 of Article 263 of Russia’s Criminal Code. The pilot and an aviation technician were injured in the incident, and both were taken to hospital.
According to an initial assessment, the aircraft suffered an engine failure during takeoff. Zabaykalsky Krai Governor Aleksandr Osipov said the injured people received the necessary medical care. Osipov said they were discharged for outpatient treatment at home after their condition was deemed satisfactory.