Cessna 172 crashes in Tatarstan village, killing two
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A Cessna 172 light aircraft crashed into a private garden in the village of Shemordan, Tatarstan, on the morning of September 12, killing the pilot and passenger. Russia's Investigative Committee has opened a criminal case under Article 263 of the Criminal Code.
Key Facts
- The crash occurred in the Sabinsky district of Tatarstan on the morning of September 12.
- Two people, the pilot and a passenger, died from injuries incompatible with life.
- Russia's Investigative Committee opened a criminal case under Article 263 of the Criminal Code, which carries up to seven years in prison if two or more people die.
Crash Details
A Cessna 172 light aircraft crashed into a private garden in the village of Shemordan, Tatarstan. The accident occurred in the Sabinsky district on the morning of September 12. The pilot and passenger sustained injuries incompatible with life and died at the scene.
Investigation
Russia's Investigative Committee opened a criminal case under Article 263 of the Criminal Code, which covers violations of air transport safety and operation rules. The maximum penalty under this article is seven years in prison if the crash results in the death of two or more people. The cause of the crash is under investigation.
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