According to the Russian RBK portal, the incident occurred on August 2 at Kamchatka. The An-26 aircraft performed a regular cruise from Piestropavłów Kamchatki to a small town of Tiliczki.
After landing aircraft, During routine control, damage to the upper part of the machine was detected. However, the crew did not report any irregularities during the flight.
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The drone collided with a plane in Russia
Initially, it was suspected that the damage could be caused by a collision with a bird. This was excluded by the Kamchatic Department of Rosacja – a Russian air market regulator.
Experts have determined that the most The probable reason was contact with an unidentified object, probably an unmanned aerial vehicle – informed the Russian RBK portal.
However, it was not possible to determine who controlled the drone or where and where he was flying. Rosary emphasized that drone flights near airports are strictly prohibited. An-26 flew at an altitude of 6,000 meters. This means that the collision could occur during the start or landing of the machine. According to RBK sources, this would be the first case of a civil collision with a drone in Russia.
After repair, the plane returned to functioning. It was assured that there was no threat to flight safety. In recent months, additional security measures have been introduced at Russian airports, aimed at protecting against incidents involving unmanned aerial vehicles.
