During the 2018 Warbirds Over Wanaka airshow in New Zealand, a Soviet Yakovlev Yak-3M (ZK-YYY) collided with a cherry picker while landing on a grass strip parallel to the runway. The pilot, expecting the full grass width to be clear based on the briefing, never saw the boom lift due to poor visibility from the taildragger cockpit. Miscommunication with ATC meant no warning was given. The crash destroyed part of the wing but thankfully caused no injuries. This incident highlights how critical pr

Russian Air Force Yak-130 Mitten 🇷🇺 The Yakovlev Yak-130 is a subsonic two-seat advanced jet trainer and light combat aircraft originally developed by Yakovlev and Aermacchi as the "Yak/AEM-130". It has also been marketed as a potential light attack aircraft. Development of the aircraft began in 1991 and the maiden flight was conducted on 25 April 1996. | Sukhoi Aviation