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Russian Ilyushin Il-76 Military Cargo Plane Crashes, Four Dead

Russian Ilyushin Il-76 Military Cargo Plane Crashes, Four Dead

An Ilyushin Il-76 military cargo plane crashed and caught fire while landing near Russia’s western city of Ryazan on Friday, killing four of the nine people on board, the RIA news agency reported, citing local authorities. Five people were hospitalized with injuries, RIA said.

The Interfax news agency separately quoted Russia’s defense ministry as saying the plane had suffered an engine malfunction while on a training flight. The ministry gave no details of crew deaths.

The provincial authorities first stated that four crew members were killed and another five were hurt when the aircraft crashed into a field west of Ryazan. According to the Russian state news outlet Tass, one of the injured had later died.

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In a video, at least one charred engine that had separated from the fuselage could be seen lying on some grass close to some houses, trees, and a road. There were many flaming aeroplane pieces scattered around the grassland.

The four-engine Il-76 was developed in the 1970s and is the primary heavy-lift freight aircraft for the air forces of the Soviet Union and Russia. Numerous other countries have also used the plane.

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When Ratan Tata was denied entry to the airfield at the Aero India show, he waited

When Ratan Tata was denied entry to the airfield at the Aero India show, he waited

During our visit to Aero India 2019, we had the unexpected opportunity to see Ratan Tata at the event, which was a thrilling moment for us. However, there was a surprising hiccup when the security staff didn’t allow him to enter due to a lack of a security pass.

Despite this, he remained calm and patiently waited for about 20 minutes until a member of the Tata team brought him the required pass, after which he calmly proceeded inside. It was a humbling sight, showcasing his composed demeanor even in such situations.

Ratan Tata ji is not only a renowned industrialist but also a trained pilot, holding a pilot’s license. In 2007, he became the first Indian civilian to fly the F-16 Falcon during the Aero India show in Bangalore—a proud moment for the nation.

His passion for aviation extended beyond flying, as he played a key role in shaping India’s aerospace industry. Under his leadership, Tata ventured into manufacturing and maintaining aerospace components while upholding its legacy of quality. Notably, Tata’s collaboration with Airbus to develop and manufacture the C295 aircraft is a testament to its growing influence in the sector.

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