Crashed AN-2 plane was flying from Ust-Kamenogorsk to Aksuat for evacuation of seriously ill patient

Astana. February 27. KazTAG - AN-2 plane was on the way from Ust-Kamenogorsk to Aksuatl to evacuate  seriously ill patient, reports the committee of emergency situations of the Ministry of Interior Affairs.
"The message was reported on February 26 2020 at 12.38 pm about crash of AN-2 in suburbs of Praporshikovo village and three kilometers from the airport. The plane was rented by the sanitary aviation. Three ambulances arrived to the scene. The plane departed en route Ust-Kamenogorsk-Aksuat to evacuate a seriously ill patient. Five minutes after taking off the plane crashed into deep snow, capsized and caught fire," said the message.
There were five people aboard: three crew members and two medical workers who managed to leave the burning plane.
All the victims were in state of shock.
"Psychological aid was helpful; each person had a psychological consultation which balanced their condition. All the victims were evacuated to the 1st city hospital for further examination," said the message.

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