A tragic incident unfolded near Moscow on Friday as a Russian regional airliner, the Superjet 100, crashed during a test flight, claiming the lives of all three crew members on board. According to reports from Russian news agencies, the aircraft crashed approximately one hour after takeoff, following scheduled repairs.
The crash occurred in a forested area of the Kolomensky District, situated about 60 kilometers (37 miles) southeast of Moscow. Images and videos circulated on social media depicted a plume of grey smoke rising from the crash site, highlighting the severity of the incident.
Emergency services initially reported the loss of all crew members aboard the aircraft, which was en route to Moscow’s Vnukovo airport. The TASS news agency provided preliminary information confirming the fatalities, stating, “According to preliminary information, three pilots were killed.”
Russian authorities swiftly launched an investigation into the crash, with the RIA news agency reporting that a criminal probe has been initiated. This development underscores the gravity of the incident, with investigators aiming to uncover the circumstances leading to the tragic crash of the Superjet 100.
The Superjet 100, a Russian-designed aircraft, had been undergoing routine repairs and was conducting a test flight at the time of the crash. The loss has sent shockwaves through the aviation community and beyond, as details continue to emerge regarding the sequence of events leading to this devastating outcome.
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