Three people died in a private plane crash in the Leningrad region

As reported by Interfax, referring to an informed source, at the moment the reasons for the tragedy are not indicated.

According to the photos that are circulating on social networks, the Piper-150 is lying on top of the landing gear.

It is preliminary known that the accident occurred during takeoff from the Gostilitsa airfield. Channel 360 specifies that a Mi-8 EMERCOM helicopter flew to the scene.

Three adults died, the child was hospitalized with injuries.

The Mash Telegram channel clarifies that the Piper plane crashed in a collision with another aircraft, the Cessna-150. The latter took off at 13:38, and the Piper in a minute. "Cessna" after the collision managed to land safely with minor damage.