6 Questions
Why was the airport in Izhma liquidated in the early 2000s?
Due to lack of use
What event led to the emergency landing at the old Izhma airstrip in November 2010?
A short circuit that shut down all radio equipment and electric pumps
How did Sergey Sotnikov contribute to saving lives at the abandoned Izhma airstrip?
He cleared and updated the airstrip for maintenance
What honor was bestowed upon Commander Yevgeny Novasel for his actions during the emergency landing?
Promoted to Hero of Russia
Why did the crew have to make an emergency landing at the abandoned Izhma airstrip?
Short circuit that shut down all radio equipment and electric pumps
What recognition did Sergey Sotnikov receive as a result of his actions at the Isma airstrip?
Medal of the Order for Merit to the Fatherland, second degree
Study Notes
- In 1978, an airport was opened in the village of Isma, in the Comay Republic.
- The airport was small, but sufficient for the district center.
- It was liquidated in the early 2000s due to lack of use, leaving only a helipad and an air strip.
- For 12 years, the air strip was unmaintained and unmapped.
- In September 7, 2010, it was cleared and updated for maintenance by Sergey Satnov on his own initiative.
- In November 2010, an emergency landing was made at the old Isma airstrip by a Yakutia Airlines 154 plane.
- The plane, carrying crew and passengers, experienced a short circuit that shut down all radio equipment and electric pumps.
- With no power and insufficient kerosene to reach a major airport, the crew was forced to make an emergency landing at the abandoned Isma airstrip.
- The timely intervention of the daily caretaker, Sergey Satnov, saved the lives of 81 people.
- Commander Yevgeny Novasel was later promoted to the title of Hero of Russia.
- Sergey Satnov was awarded a medal of the Order for Merit to the Fatherland, second degree.
Explore the story of an emergency landing at the abandoned Isma airstrip in 2010 that led to the heroic actions of Sergey Satnov and Commander Yevgeny Novasel, saving 81 lives. Learn about the events that unfolded during this compelling incident.
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