What kind of aircraft is the L 410. How it is made, how it works, how it works. The airliner's interior: comfortable and inconvenient places

L-410 (photos below) is one of passenger models aircraft developed by the Czechoslovak company Let. The airliner is designed to transport people, cargo and mail over short distances. In its category it surpasses many analogues in a number of indicators and is considered one of the best.

Short story

Design work under the name L-410 began in 1966 in the Czechoslovak city of Kunovice. Three years later, an experimental model of the model took to the skies. Then it was equipped with Pratt & Whitney PT6A-27 engines. Over the next few years, the designers significantly modified and improved the aircraft. The key innovation was the new Czech Walter M601 engines, which were developed specifically for it at the aircraft plant in 1973. Later, the company's engineers created a number of modifications of the L-410 aircraft. The model quickly became popular, and individual copies of it appeared on all continents.

In the early nineties of the last century, a real crisis began for the enterprise: there were practically no orders for new aircraft. The situation changed dramatically only in 2008, when 51 percent of its shares were acquired Russian company"UMMC" (five years later it bought the remaining part). The new owners of the plant managed to significantly expand the portfolio of orders and make the model truly in demand on the market. As a result, during this time several dozen aircraft from the line were built and sold to various customers from Ukraine, Brazil, Bulgaria and Slovakia. A significant share of them went to domestic consumers.

Now in the world there are just over 400 aircraft of this line of various modifications. According to expert estimates, for the Russian market alone the demand for these airliners today is about one hundred copies. Work on modernizing the model is not ending at the present time. As for the cost of the L-410, the price of the aircraft starts at 2.4 million euros.

General description and characteristics

It is based on the aerodynamic design of a cantilever high-wing aircraft. The model has a semi-monocoque round fuselage and an all-metal structure. The aircraft is equipped with a three-wheel retractable landing gear with a nose gear. As for the wings, they are straight and trapezoidal in plan. The model is assembled by a Czech company using a full cycle. In other words, there are lines for the production and assembly of all elements and assemblies, from surface treatment of materials to testing at our own airport.

The production version of the airliner, which is very popular these days, is equipped with two GE H80-200 turboprop power plants. The maximum flight range of the model is just over 1.5 thousand kilometers, while the longest flight duration is about five hours. The aircraft is capable of simultaneously carrying 19 passengers on board, excluding crew members.

Key Benefits

Now a few words about the main advantages that the Let L-410 airliner boasts. Reviews from experts in this field indicate that the main one can be called the lowest operating costs in the entire category. In addition, the aircraft is reliable and durable even in extreme conditions. The model’s engines are distinguished by unique traction characteristics that are maintained at fairly low pressure and high temperature. Among other things, this aircraft has the most spacious cabin in its category, a spacious luggage compartment and excellent safety parameters, which provides passengers with a high level of comfort. It should also be noted that the equipment used here is very variable for installing additional options. Thanks to its unique landing gear, the vessel is able to take off and land even on short, grassy and wet strips.

Exploitation

Currently, the L-410 model is successfully operated in more than fifty countries located on five continents. During the entire production of the aircraft, a total of about 1,100 copies were assembled. It is most popular in the countries of the former Soviet Union. As of today, the Czech aircraft plant produces the UVP E20 modification, which is considered the most modern and advanced in the line.

Often, Let L-410 aircraft are operated by airlines that provide air taxi services. In addition, the model is very popular in many world government agencies. It should also be noted that the manufacturing plant always provides its customers with all the necessary service support in a timely manner. The aircraft is also available in amphibious, ambulatory, medical, cargo and executive versions.

The L-410's cabin volume is 632 cubic feet. Thanks to this, even in its standard version, passengers are provided with a fairly high level of comfort. At the same time, one cannot help but note the fact that often its interior is modified and additionally equipped for the purpose of further use in the form of a corporate or private aircraft, where there is everything necessary for rest and work.

Flying in extreme conditions

As noted above, the L-410 aircraft can be operated quite successfully and safely even in difficult weather conditions. According to the technical data sheet, this airliner is designed to operate at temperatures from -50 to +50 degrees. Thus, thanks to its unique design and heavy-duty fuselage, the model is actively used both in the scorching heat of African and Latin American deserts, and in the coldest corners of the planet.

Certification

The L-410 aircraft has been certified and received the appropriate type certificates in many countries, including the Czech Republic, Russia, Germany, Argentina, the Philippines, Australia, Brazil and others. After the European Aviation Safety Agency was established, the model received an EASA certificate, which applies to everything. In addition, the operation of this aircraft is permitted in many other countries on the planet.

How L-410 aircraft are made in the Czech Republic helio wrote in December 4th, 2013

L-410 UVP-E20 is a universal twin-engine aircraft of Czech production for local airlines, accommodating 19 passengers. Designed for operation on unprepared dirt, grass, snow areas, as well as on airfields with short runways (about 600-700 meters), which, in fact, makes it an aircraft in the “off-road” category. The first flight of the L-410 was made on April 16, 1969. The main customer of the aircraft was the Soviet Union. In addition, the L-410 was also supplied to Bulgaria, Brazil, Hungary, East Germany, Libya, and Poland. Despite the fact that the plant is located in the Czech Republic, it considers itself part of the Russian aviation industry: the foundations for this were laid during its development and during its long history of operation. As of 2012, more than 400 L-410 aircraft are in operation around the world.

Production site of Aircraft Industries in Kunovice, Czech Republic.
The Aircraft Industries plant, better known under the Let Kunovice brand, is located 300 km from Prague. The plant employs 920 people.
The company produces aircraft through a full production cycle - yes own lines surface treatment of materials, paint and varnish production, machine shop, assembly shops, design office and airport.

L-410 fuselage parts production workshop. The enterprise is expanding and modernizing production - light green equipment is intended for the production of a new generation of the L-410 NG (New Generation) aircraft.
The plant's production capacity is 16-18 new aircraft per year.
About 80% of aircraft are supplied to Russia. Over the past four years, 35 aircraft have been delivered to Russia.

Production of parts on a CNC milling center from the French company Creneau.

Cleaning parts before molding

Forming a part on a press

Punching Press

Design documentation - interceptor drawing

Manufacturing of the wing spar on a 5-axis CNC milling center.
The production uses Russian duralumin produced by OJSC Kamensk-Ural Metallurgical Plant. The total share of components from Russia in the L-410 aircraft is about 15% - this is a legacy of the fact that the aircraft was developed by order of the USSR and with the participation of Soviet designers.

Wing panel production

Assembly of the front wing

Checking the quality of riveting on an airplane wing

One L-410 aircraft uses about 185,000 rivets different types and sizes

Riveting work in the middle part of the fuselage

Installation of floor panels

Production of the rear fuselage

Production of engine air intake parts

Production of air intake parts for the CASA CN-235 aircraft within the framework of industrial cooperation.
The plant also cooperates with Boeing for Boeing aircraft 787.

Assembly conveyor for L-410 UVP-E20 aircraft. Located in one of the newest buildings of the plant, originally designed for the production of L-610.
In one half of the building there are two production lines for new L-410 aircraft, in the second half there is a service workshop for aircraft coming out of service.

There are about 10 aircraft in the assembly shop at the same time. The fuselage, wing, end tanks and empennage.
At the end of the line are aircraft undergoing flight tests and preparing for delivery to customers.
Over the entire history of its existence, the plant has produced over 1,150 aircraft of the L-410 family.
More than 850 of them were delivered to operators in the USSR.

The process of finishing the luggage compartment of an aircraft in the nose after completing the installation of electrical equipment

Emergency exit door assembly

The nose of the aircraft with serial number 2915. The weather radar antenna is visible.
The forward luggage compartment doors are open.

Installation of avionics in the cockpit. Avionics traditionally include devices from Russian manufacturers

Installation of electrical equipment in the aircraft cabin

Installing Wiring Harnesses

Installation of electrical wires on an aircraft wing in the area of the engine nacelle

Five-blade AV-725 propellers (Avia Propeller) together with a GE H80-200 engine make up the new power plant for the L-410 UVP-E20 aircraft. It has been installed on all new aircraft since January 2013 and is certified by EASA and the Russian AR MAK.
Young people in production are not uncommon, also due to the presence of their own vocational technical school on the territory of the plant.
The average age of the company's employees is 44 years.

Work on the GE H-80 engine, carried out by a representative of GE Aviation Czech, Prague (former Walter plant).

The final installation stage takes about 5 months - this is the most expensive part of production, as within its framework, engines, landing gear and all avionics are installed on the aircraft, where each individual unit can cost 100-250 thousand Euros.
The total duration of the aircraft production cycle from the production of the first components the fuselage takes just under a year to complete flight testing.

Cockpit of the L-410 UVP-E20 aircraft.
The aircraft is fully equipped for instrument flight and has an advanced Ground Proximity Warning System (GPWS) and TCAS II. The L 410 is designed in the metric system (rather than inches), which is an exception in Western aviation.

This type of aircraft has been used for many years as a graduate for pilot training in Sasovsky flight school civil aviation(Ryazan region).

Pre-flight preparation. Stanislav Sklenarz is the chief test pilot of the plant.

Under the wing of an airplane, a view of the river. Morava and the town of Uhersky Ostrog

Aircraft L-410 UVP-E20 for French Guiana.
Airplanes for exotic countries often have bright, memorable colors.

Leaving with a turn
Practical ceiling - 8000 meters

Approaching the runway.
The L-410 aircraft can land both on a paved runway and on grass, soil and snow. UVP in the name of the aircraft means the Russian abbreviation “Shortened Takeoff and Landing,” which also recalls the Russian roots of the aircraft.

Castle Novy Svetlov (1480), Bojkowice.

Medieval gothic castle Buchlov (XIII century) is located 10 km from Kunowice.
Buchlov Castle is one of the most beautiful castles in South Moravia - the south-eastern region of the Czech Republic.

Velegrad Monastery (XIII century) is one of the main pilgrimage churches in Czech Republic.
In 863 - 866 Christian saints Cyril and Methodius lived and preached in Velehrad.

A prototype of the L-610M aircraft in Staroe Mesto, installed for viewing at the entrance to the city.

The all-metal high-wing aircraft L 410, produced in series, is equipped with two GE H80-200 turboprop engines and is designed for the transport of 19 passengers, cargo or for specific purposes. Aircraft of the L 410 family are operated in more than 50 countries on five continents, and most of them were delivered to Russia, also to Africa, Southeast Asia, South America and Europe. To date, more than 1,300 aircraft have been produced. The L 410 UVP E20 model is currently being produced, which is the most advanced version of the previous L 410 series of aircraft, known for its outstanding properties and has a number of advantages:

Lowest operating and maintenance costs in its category
Unsurpassed endurance and proven reliability in extreme conditions
Reliable operation on short unpaved runways (STOL) and in extreme weather conditions
Unique engine traction properties at high temperatures and low pressure
Versatility and passenger comfort
Equipment variability with installation of special options
Superior Security Options
Large luggage compartment
Has the most spacious cabin for passengers in its category

Main characteristics of the aircraft after engine remotorization on GE H80-200:

Increased flight range by 1,520 km (820 NM)
Increased power when operating in extreme conditions and high mountain areas, maximum power will remain up to 36°C
Reduced fuel consumption
Reducing take-off distance by 503 m
Increased flight duration to 5.1 hours.

L 410 aircraft have been in production for over 40 years and their safety is truly excellent. Owners and carriers from different regions Europe, Asia, Africa and America appreciate the engine's excellent thrust performance at high temperatures and low air pressure, as well as its exceptional short take-off and landing (STOL) capabilities in our aircraft.

Their massive and durable design and ability to operate in extreme climatic conditions in the temperature range from -50°C to +50°C are especially appreciated. The aircraft's robust fuselage and unique design provide ample opportunities for its operation both in the scorching heat of the deserts of Africa and Latin America, and in the coldest areas of the world.

L 410 aircraft feel at home both when operating in the Sahara Desert and in the Siberian tundra. The aircraft have already proven operational reliability over an exceptionally wide range climatic conditions, from the dusty and dry African savannahs to the rainforests of Latin America, as well as when taking off from sea level or hot altitude areas. The aircraft are already successfully operated in many countries and regions around the world.

With its unique landing gear, the aircraft can be operated anywhere, and only needs a few meters of strip with a minimum strength of 6 kg/cm2 (85 lb/in2), i.e. it can also land and take off from wet short grass runways.

The L 410 UVP-E20 is certified under FAR 23 (Amendment 41) in its category and has received type approvals in the Czech Republic, Denmark, Germany, Sweden, Indonesia, the Philippines, Australia, Argentina, Brazil, Russia, Cuba and Chile. After the establishment of the European Agency aviation security (EASA) the aircraft received a full type certificate EASA and FAA(US Federal Aviation Administration). The aircraft has also been approved for operation in many other countries such as Algeria, South Africa, Kenya, Tanzania, Uganda, Tunisia, Colombia, Venezuela, South Korea, India, etc.

The L 420, an FAA certified variant of the L 410 UVP-E20, is certified to FAR 23 (Amendment 41) and has received type approvals in the Czech Republic, USA, Australia and Indonesia, as well as a full EASA type approval.

In order to ensure exceptional flight safety and maximum customer satisfaction, LET has always paid special attention to continuous development, product quality and after-sales product support.

All current customers are satisfied with the exceptional reliability with which the aircraft can be prepared for departure, the amazing passenger comfort and cost efficiency, and the manufacturer's ability to provide and provide full service support in a timely manner.

L 410 aircraft are used by airline and air taxi companies, as well as many government agencies around the world.

The wide oval fuselage with 17.9 m3 (632 cu ft) of cabin volume provides the highest level of passenger comfort in the standard small version. passenger plane, and also ensures maximum versatility and application of the aircraft for a variety of other purposes and special missions. The aircraft can be produced in such versions as executive, cargo, ambulance medical care, dispensary, amphibious, photogrammetric, maritime patrol and surveillance, etc.

The L 410 aircraft is the ideal technical and best economic solution for air transportation of passengers and cargo over short distances, as well as an ideal airbase for many other special missions, such as the VIP version, air ambulance, patrol and surveillance, photogrammetry, airdrops, etc.

The L 410 aircraft represent an ideal combination of first-class technical parameters and economic exploitation for the transport of passengers and goods over short and medium-long distances.

Let L-410 Turbolet is a passenger and transport aircraft of Czech (Czechoslovak) production, intended for regional transport. It can carry up to 19 passengers or 1.7 tons of cargo. Among the advantages of the model are its reliable design, safety, heat resistance (-50... +50 °C), and the ability to land on a short unpaved runway. The first prototype flew on April 16, 1969, and more than 1,200 units have been produced since production began in 1971. The main buyers of these machines are Russia and the CIS countries. They are also used in Asia, Africa, Europe and South America.

Historical reference

The development of the L-410 aircraft began in the mid-1960s by the Czechoslovak aircraft manufacturer Let Kunovice based on drawings from the Taganrog Beriev Design Bureau. The Soviet airline Aeroflot was looking for a replacement for its outdated Antonov An-2 turboprop models. The new aircraft were required to communicate with regional settlements located in different climatic zones - from the tundra to the subtropics. The most important conditions were compactness (capacity up to 20 passengers), high efficiency, short acceleration runway, ability to land on unpaved runways. The turboprop design was perfect for these purposes.

Production was entrusted to the Let company as a member of the Council for Mutual Economic Assistance of the socialist bloc. The XL-410 prototype carried out a test flight on April 16, 1969, under the control of factory pilots Vladimir Vlk and Frantisek Svinka. The first copies were equipped with Pratt Whitney Canada PT6-A27 engines and Hamilton Standard three-bladed propellers.

When development of the Czechoslovakian-built Walter M601 engines was completed, the PT6 powerplants were replaced by the M601A (later M601B) and the aircraft featured the Avia V508 three-blade propeller. A sample with new equipment was prepared in 1973, and made its first flight in 1974. The model was labeled L-410M. In 1975, deliveries to the USSR began.

Description

The Turbolet belongs to the class of unpressurized all-metal aircraft, for this reason the flight altitude is limited to 4200 km above sea level. The aircraft is capable of flying above 6,000 km, but in this case the use of oxygen masks is required.

Two 3/5 blade turboprop engines are highly efficient and have sufficient thrust for short-haul takeoffs. However, we had to sacrifice speed - 300-335 km/h in the old versions and 417 km/h in the new NG modification. However, for regional flights this is not critical.

The passenger compartment is compact, 5-7 rows. There are 2 chairs to the right of the aisle, and one to the left. The seats are quite comfortable. At the rear there is a toilet with a washbasin and a mini-wardrobe. There are VIP versions with a sofa (sleeper), soft armchairs, coffee table, TV, kitchen-bar and refrigerator.

Flight safety is ensured by a double hydraulic circuit (main and emergency) and an automatic descent system (availability depends on the modification) in the event of a breakdown of one of the engines. The main electrical system operates at 28 VDC. Anti-icing is provided by front pneumatic deicers, as well as electrically heated propellers, cockpit windshields and receivers. air pressure.

Specifications

The parameters of L-410 aircraft of various modifications are presented in the table.

Since 2014, a special version of the Let-410 E20 with skis on the chassis has been developed. In April 2017, this modification was successfully tested at a Russian polar station 100 kilometers from North Pole deployed on drifting ice.

This is a modification with a shortened takeoff and landing length, the takeoff length is only 456 m. It differs from the classic version:

expanded fuselage;
improved braking system;
increased wing area;
capacity reduced to 15 seats;
fixed stabilizer (vertical tail).

The wings are equipped with spoilers and an automatic emergency control system (ABC). They help control the rate of descent (lift) and are triggered if one of the engines fails.

The first aircraft were equipped with M601B engines. Later, their own modification of the M601D power plants was developed for them. The model entered production in 1976.

Let UVP-E

The E series is the most common among UVP modifications. She has:

increased maximum take-off weight;
more powerful Walter M601E engines;
five-blade propellers V510.

The most productive version is the L-410 UVP E20. It allows you to transport 1.8 tons of cargo or 19 passengers. Can be equipped with a pair of Walter M601E (2×750 hp) or GE H80-200 (2×800 hp) engines. External fuel tanks can be installed at the end of the wing. The first flight took place in 1984, serial production started a year later.

Let L-410 NG series

In March 2018, serial production of an improved version of the UVP E-20 began. She received the index L-410NG. The twin-engine turboprop transport/passenger aircraft manufactured by the Czech company Aircraft Industrie received an extended fuselage, which increased the volume of the luggage compartment.

The model is equipped with:

more powerful and quieter power plant GE H85-200 with Avia-725 propellers;
modern cockpit from Garmin;
wings of a new design with built-in fuel tanks.

The new engine meets strict European noise and environmental standards. The load capacity was increased by 400 kg, the speed was increased to 417 km/h, and the flight range was a record 2,570 km for this model. The operating altitude remains the same - 4200 m, maximum ceiling - 6096 m. The aircraft can operate continuously for up to 10 hours.

Modifications

The Czech aircraft manufacturer Aircraft Industrie has created the following Turbolet modifications over the years:

L-410A. Basic version with PT6A-27 engines and Hartzell HC-B3TN-3D propellers.
L-410AS. Has an updated interior.
L-410AB. Equipped with a four-stroke Hartzell HC-B4TN-3 propeller.
L-410AG.
L-410AF. Photogrammetric option. Delivered to Hungary in 1974.
L-410FG. Photogrammetric option.
L-410M prototype from 1974. Equipped with Walter M601A engines and Avia V-508 propellers.
L-410MA. Equipped with Walter M601B engines and Avia V-508B propellers.
L-410MU. Equipped with a device for automatically adjusting descent in the event of failure of one of the engines.
UVP prototype. First tested on November 1, 1976.
L-410 UVP-E. The first flight was carried out on August 15, 1989 by the crew of Frantisek Srnek and Miloslav Tosovsky.
UVP-E9.
UVP-E20, certified as L-420 in the USA.
L-410T. Transport/sanitary modification.
L-410LW with reduced weight.
L-420XXL. Transport version with cargo compartment for 3 MD3 (FEDEX) containers or 2000 kg of cargo.
L-410NG. Modified version of UVP-E20.

Production

The L-410 Turbolet model turned out to be extremely successful. So much so that it is still produced in various variations. Compact dimensions, short acceleration, flexible requirements for runways, the ability to transport both passengers and cargo, high efficiency, and low operating costs allowed the equipment to gain a foothold in the market of Eastern Europe and especially Russia for a long time.

The L-410 is produced by Aircraft Industries (formerly Let Kunovice) from the Czech city of Kunovice. Today the enterprise belongs to the Russian Group of Companies “Ural Mining and Metallurgical Company”. According to available data, about 1,200 units were sold from 1971 to 2016. There are currently about 350 in operation around the world. aircraft of this brand, both in civilian and military versions. Approximately 50 aircraft are in use in Europe.

Several years ago, a project was launched to localize the production of Turbolet in Russia. July 7, 2015 by specialists Ural plant Civil aviation in Yekaterinburg assembled the first aircraft from Czech kits. In the future, it is planned to increase the share of spare parts, components and mechanisms manufactured by domestic manufacturers.

Operators

Turbolet is operated by air forces and civil airlines in more than two dozen countries in Europe, Central and South America, South Asia, North and Central Africa. Among commercial air carriers, the following companies have the largest fleet of Let L-410 aircraft (according to data for 2006-2016):

"Universal-Avia" - 13 units (Ukraine);
Atlantic Airlines de Honduras - 10 (Honduras);
SEARCA - 9 (Colombia);
"Orenbuzhye" - 7 (Russia);
Heli Air - 7 (Greece);
"KrasAvia" - 6 (Russia);
NHT Linhas Aéreas - 6 (Brazil);
South East Asian Airlines - 6 (Philippines);
Petropavlovsk-Kamchatka Aviation Enterprise - 5 (Russia);
Kin-Avia - 5 (DR Congo).

According to data for 2012-2016, military modifications are in service with the armies of Russia (27 copies), Libya (15), Slovakia (8), Czech Republic (6), Tunisia (3), Bulgaria (2), Honduras (2), Comoros (2), Estonia (2), Bangladesh (1), Djibouti (1), Latvia (1), Lithuania (1), Slovenia (1).

The L 410 aircraft - manufactured in Czechoslovakia, is by passenger plane small class. It was developed back in 1966, and in 1969 the first test model took to the skies. Through many modifications and upgrades, the aircraft received excellent specifications for its time. Let 410 began to quickly gain popularity and appeared on almost all continents.

The advantages of the L 410 then included: lightness and maneuverability, ability to land on the ground, comfort and increased load capacity.

general information

The model was in great demand in the Soviet Union, but with its collapse, and the collapse of the socialist camp as a whole, the L 410 was under threat of production closure. The situation was saved by the Ural Mining and Metallurgical Company, which bought half the shares of the manufacturer’s plant and is investing in modernizing the aircraft.

The most common version of the aircraft is L410UVP, which means “short runway" There are about 400 copies of this model in the world. different countries peace. The Ministry of Transport of the Russian Federation plans to widely use the aircraft for domestic passenger transportation. Compared to the An-2, it had greater safety and comfort. Switching to a Czech model was very prestigious.

Having considered the modification of the L-410UVP, we note that it is possible to land on short runways, not only with asphalt, but also with a dirt surface. The aircraft operated quite well on the African continent, when landing on unpaved roads or fields. The chassis is not as strong as that of the Soviet AN-2, but with its two engines, it can be safely operated in any terrain where single-engine aircraft crash.

Also, the L 410 was widely used as a simulator for cadets of military transport aviation schools of the USSR. In particular, this applies to the Balashov Higher Military Aviation School of Pilots, abbreviated as BVVAUL, located in Saratov region. It was on this machine that the cadets made their first flights.

Aircraft characteristics

The L 410 has a tricycle landing gear with a nose strut. The full assembly cycle is carried out by a Czech company. More precisely, it houses the production line for all stages of aircraft construction.

The production version of the L 410 is equipped with 2 GE H80-200 turboprop engines.

The maximum flight range is about 1500 km, and the duration is no more than 5 hours. The capacity of the liner is 19 people, not counting two crew members.

Length – 14.42 meters;
Wingspan – 20 meters;
Aircraft height – 5.83 meters;
Weight without load - 4 tons;
Maximum speed – 335 km/h;
Tank capacity - 1680 liters;
The cabin width is 1.9 meters.

Fuel consumption

Another major advantage is the aircraft's fuel consumption, which is only 250 to 280 liters per hour.

Security Let 410

The L-410 cannot boast of reliability - out of 1,100 aircraft, almost 10% crashed, killing more than 400 people. However, this is due to the fact that over almost half a century of its existence the aircraft was operated in the most merciless manner. If speak about modern model, it is characterized by greater safety due to the latest technical solutions (autopilot, navigation system, collision avoidance system). The engines are also heavily modified.

L410 crash in Khabarovsk region

On November 15, 2017, an L410 plane with 5 passengers and 2 crew members crashed in the Khabarovsk Territory. As a result of the crash of the liner, 6 people died; only a child of about 4 years old managed to escape. An investigation was organized in which this moment Two versions of what happened are being worked out - equipment failure and piloting error. Weather were favorable. So far, the investigation is leaning toward equipment failure, since the crew fought for the plane to the end. A representative of the manufacturer also joined the inspection.

Cost of the L 410 aircraft

The cost of Let 410 in the latest modification reaches 2.4 million euros per unit. However, private advertisements for the sale of this aircraft are often found. The price tag on the secondary market for aircraft reaches about $1 million per copy, depending on age, flight hours and condition.

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