This was reported by TASS, citing a source in regional emergency services.

“According to preliminary data, ignition of the fuel occurred when the aircraft engine started. The crew used a fire extinguishing system, passengers were evacuated, no one was injured, ”he said.

It is noted that on board were more than 180 people.

Earlier it was reported that the Interstate Aviation Committee (IAC) will investigate the hard landing of a Nordwind Airlines plane at Antalya Airport in Turkey.