Menzelinsk is an airport in

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located 3 km west of Menzelinsk, in the Kama river valley. It is a civilian airfield with small tarmac.

Menzelinsk drop zone

Menzelinsk airport is currently known as Menzelinsk drop zone. It operate two turboprop aircraft -- L-410 and

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, and a number of smaller aircraft, like

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. There is a hotel, canteen, rent and a heated packing rooms. The first parachute jump can be performed with static-line Soviet parachute D-6, or a modern free-fall

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. There is an Accelerated Free Fall program to advance and a series of special courses for Tandem Masters, AFF instructors and wingsuit instructors. Landing area for parachuting is 1700×800 meters.

World Championships 2010

World parachuting championships 2010 in formation skydiving,

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and artistic events (

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and freefly) were held from 29 July to 5 August 2010.

Incidents and accidents

* On October 10, 2021, a

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aircraft belonging to an air club crashed upon take-off from the airport, killing 16 (initially, 19 were reported dead) and injuring 3.

References

External links

Dropzone Menzelinsk Website

Menzelinsk drop zone

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