Russian Superjet Crashes During Test Flight, Killing 3
TL;DR
A Russian Sukhoi Superjet 100 crashed near Moscow, killing all three onboard, reportedly due to maintenance issues exacerbated by sanctions that have hindered access to spare parts. The aircraft, owned by Gazpromavia, was on a test flight after repairs and was testing domestic engines. This incident highlights the broader impact of sanctions on Russian civil aviation.
Topics:worldaviation-accident#aircraft-maintenance#aviation-accident#gazpromavia#russia#sanctions#sukhoi-superjet-100
- Crashed Russian Plane Had a Parts Problem: Report Newsweek
- Russia passenger jet crashes near Moscow during test flight BBC.com
- Locally Repaired Russian Commercial Aircraft Crashes on ‘Test Flight’ Kyiv Post
- Sukhoi Superjet 100 Crashes During Test Flight Airways Magazine
- Russian Superjet Airliner Crashes, Killing 3 Pilots – Reports The Moscow Times
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