1 Killed in Crash Landing of Small Russian Plane in Siberia

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One person was killed in a crash landing of Russias Antonov-3 passenger and cargo aircraft in the Yakutia region of Siberia on Sunday.

According to the regional branch of the Russian Emergency Ministry, three crew and two passengers were on board.

Preliminary information indicates a loss of engine thrust forced the emergency landing.

The emergency landing occurred near the town of Olekminsk in Russia’s Far East, which borders the Arctic Ocean to the north, the ministry said.

Source: Qatar News Agency