Russian Sukhoi Superjet 100 Aircraft Crashes Outside Moscow, Killing All on Board

A Sukhoi Superjet 100 passenger plane crashed Friday outside Moscow, killing all three crew members on board, according to Russian state news agency TASS. The crash reportedly occurred during a test flight, with no passengers on board. Authorities are investigating the cause of the fatal incident.

The crash as on Friday 12 July 2024 at 15:00 local time, the aircraft was a Sukhoi Superjet 100-95LR operatored by Gazpromavia, with registration: RA-89049. There were 3 fatalities, they were all crew members. The flight departed Lukhovitsy-Tretyakovo Airport at 14.52, with an expected time of arrival at Vnukovo Airport of 15.40 hours. Last radio contact with the flight was at 14:58.

The crash comes amid a series of issues with Russia’s flagship plane, the Sukhoi Superjet 100. Developed by the Russian aerospace company Sukhoi Civil Aircraft, the Superjet 100 was the first all-new commercial Russian aircraft produced after the end of the Soviet Union.

Previous SuperJet Crashes Raise Concerns

SuperJet Crash in Indonesia: In May 2012, a Sukhoi Superjet 100 jet crashed into Mount Salak during a demonstration flight in Indonesia, killing all 45 people aboard.
Aeroflot Superjet Fire: In May 2019, 41 people died after an Aeroflot Superjet burst into flames following an emergency landing shortly after taking off from Moscow’s Sheremetyevo airport.

Authorities continue to investigate these incidents to determine the causes and implement necessary safety measures.

Sources: AirGuide Business airguide.info, bing.com, TASS