The probable cause of the fall of the Su-24M was the failure of the engine – Kommersant

 
 
 
 

The cause of the disaster bomber Su-24M in the Khabarovsk region, is likely to become a pilot is not an error, but an engine failure. “According to preliminary information, after the separation of the aircraft from the runway airfield Khurba near Khabarovsk refused propulsion, aircraft fell sharply to the left bank and collided with the ground. It all happened in a matter of moments – the crew physically could not save the car, nor save himself “, – quotes the words Tass source in the General Staff of the Russian Air Force.

As reported by” Kommersant ” July 6 Khabarovsk Krai crashed bomber Su-24M was carrying out a training flight with a full ammunition. Both pilots were killed. In connection with the crash of Air Force Commander ordered to suspend flights of this type. The accident occurred three days after the collapse of the Kuban other military aircraft – MiG-29. Upon the collapse of the military investigation department of the TFR in Komsomolsk garrison opened a criminal case.

Details of the plane crash, read the material “b” “In Khabarovsk Krai crashed bomber Su 24 ».