A Sukhoi Superjet 100-passenger plane crashed near Moscow, killing three people on Friday. The victims were crew members who were due to conduct a test flight after a general overhaul of the engine.
A Russian-made Sukhoi Superjet 100 passenger plane crashed near Moscow on Friday – with three people on board. “The plane crashed in a forest area. There were three crew members inside. Preliminary findings indicate that they are dead. There were no casualties among people,” the Ministry of Emergency Situations said in a statement.
The media report, citing sources, said the aircraft underwent a test run after general maintenance. – The aircraft was undergoing a major modification and was taking off from Ramanskoye Airport for a test flight. During the flight, the crew sent an SOS signal. Then wait for the plane (in the air, called holding – ed.) and burn fuel for several minutes. The plane disappeared from radar while trying to land, the spokesman told Interfax.
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According to preliminary information, the plane crashed in a forest near the town of Apraksino, near Kolomna, near Moscow.
As the media previously reported, due to the sanctions imposed on Russia for its invasion of Ukraine, some original parts of the aircraft used in Russia cannot be replaced – including those made in Russia – and are replaced by “imported” components. Change”.
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