Russia announced mourning for the victims of the crash of Airbus-310 aircraft of S7 (former Siberia) airlines. The aircraft arrived from Moscow and successfully landed in Irkutsk. However, it did not stop on the runway, and crushed into a car-service building. Out of 204 people onboard, 122 died. The rest of passengers survived thanks to the flight attendant who managed to open the escape hatch before fuel tanks exploded. Experts believe this crash, second Airbus crash in the last 3 months in Russia, was caused by a fatal coincidence of several factors.
I know Russia is a huge country, but it seems every few months I have to write about some sad tragedy. A little bit concerned that this is the “second Airbus crash in the last 3 months in Russia,” I’m pretty sure I’ll be on an A-310 in two weeks when I board my Moscow-Novosibirsk flight.
Sphere: Related Content
Don’t worry, Tyger. I’ve always heard that flights are safer after accidents. Expect you’ll have a nice holiday and feed us with your input on Siberia.