On Board were 91 people are musicians of the Alexandrov ensemble, journalists and crew.
the Aircraft belongs to the Ministry of defence. At night he took off from the airfield near Moscow Chkalovsky and headed for Syria. On Board were mostly not military, and those who, by design of the defense Department, was to brighten up the Russian soldiers and officers stay in the war zone – artists. They’re the band famous song and dance ensemble of Alexandrov. In addition, Syria was flying journalists – usually the Federal TV channels detailed coverage of the concerts taking place on military bases, this time in Syria also directed the film crew, according to some, the First channel and the Stars – all media representatives were 9 people.
early in the morning the Plane landed in Sochi, as reported, to refuel. After takeoff, he headed for Syria, but soon the Board disappeared from radar screens (it was about half past five). First there were reports that it crashed somewhere in the mountains, but then the emergency services fixed information – TU-154 crashed into the Black sea. The causes of this disaster are still unknown. The main versions are considered a technical fault or pilot error. Weather in Sochi is now good. A few moments ago announced that he discovered the alleged crash.
Fragments and the chassis of the plane Tu-154 of the Ministry of defense discovered 6 km from the shore in the Black sea. About this TASS in the power structures of the region.
Loss of communication with the aircraft 20 minutes after takeoff can talk about what happened on Board explosion. About it RBC was told by the honored pilot of Russia, member of the presidential Commission for development of General aviation Yuriy Sytnik. Sytnik said that in the moment of loss of connection, the plane probably was over the sea.
TV Channel Life announced that Dr. Lisa was on Board of Tu-154.
To search for the plane involved in all search and rescue aviation units of the southern military district in Krasnodar region and neighboring regions. In the search area of Sochi airport, flew the helicopter Mi-8 in the readiness given the Ka-32 in Sochi and Mi-8 in Gelendzhik, in addition, seven ships are searching in the Black sea, reported RIA Novosti on Sunday, a source in law enforcement bodies.
the Minister of defence of Russia Sergey Shoigu holds a meeting via video link with the leadership of the Armed Forces for the organization of search and rescue Events
Russian President Vladimir Putin informed about the disappearance from radar of the Tu-154 taking off from Sochi. It receives information from emergency services, leading a search operation.
Update 9.30 am: fragments of the plane discovered 1.5 miles from shore near Sochi at a depth of 50-70 meters. It was reported and the debris of the chassis. In this case the found number of disparate mechanical parts within 8 km from the coast and a few oil stains. They, presumably, could occur as a result of the collapse of the liner. Rescuers in the waters of the Black sea are not yet seeing rafts with survivors in the crash. The operational headquarters for the search emergency services. He coordinates the operations, which are at least 10 vessels and several helicopters. To search for the plane involved in all search and rescue service of the Russian defense Ministry and other Federal agencies. According to preliminary data, the plane crashed, failing to gain height and to reach cruising level, according to sources in the emergency services. From Sochi airliner took off after refueling, he had to arrive in Syria via Baku and bypassing the territory of Iraq.
does the version of the attack is still unknown. According to the source TASS in the emergency services of the region, weather conditions at the airport of Sochi, where the plane took off, was good. According to preliminary data, the crew was faced with a critical technical malfunction during climb, reports the source, “Interfax”. Meanwhile, the Investigative Committee opened a criminal case under article “Violation of safety rules of flights or preparation for them”.
Rescuers failed to detect survivors in the area of the crash of Tu-154 in the waters of Sochi, have informed “Interfax” a source in the emergency services.
Update 9.45: As reported in the defense Ministry, the plane disappeared from radar screens in 5 hours and 40 minutes shortly after taking off from Sochi.
the version of the attack possible, said the Agency RIA head of the defense Committee of the Federation Council Viktor Ozerov.
into the collapse of the Investigative Committee opened a criminal case under article “Violation of flight rules”. Now employees SK removed pre-flight documentation, and questioning officials who were in charge of flight and technical staff, prepared the aircraft for departure.
According to the source “Interfax”, the crew during the climb encountered a critical technical malfunction. Consider other versions, including pilot error.
All these flights are flown by professional military pilots who have received special training. Therefore, believe that the tragedy resulted from an error of piloting is difficult enough, told RBC major General honored military pilot Vladimir Popov. Popov added that the cause could be equipment failure, which caused a number of consequences that led to disaster.
Update 10.00: Information about the survivors in the crash of the aircraft of the defense Ministry yet. On Board were 92 people. According to the source TASS in the emergency services, 68 of them are the performers of the Alexandrov ensemble, who were supposed to be on the base Hamim with a Christmas concert. The aircraft were six chaperones, nine journalists and eight crew members.
“First channel” and TV channel “Star” have confirmed that Syria was heading their crew. In each there were three people.
the Source of the Ren-TV claims that the aircraft could be the Director of public organization “Fair help” Elizabeth Glinka, known as Dr. Lisa. In early December, in one of his public speeches she said she was going to go to Syria.
a Source tells Life that she really had to fly on this Board, but did not pass pre-flight control. In addition, “life” published a full list of the passengers who were on the plane. The publication claims that on Board and was head of the military police, Lieutenant General Vladimir Ivanovo.
the Source of “Interfax” in the emergency services said that the chances of survival for those on Board was not.
At the crash site of Tu-154 was found the documents of the journalists of the First channel and the body of one victim.
the Criminal case was brought in connection with the crash of the defense Ministry in Sochi. On Board were about 90 people. Search and rescue operation in the Black sea continues.
the Tu-154 was flying from Moscow on the Russian VKS Hamim base in Syria. In Sochi, the liner made a scheduled refueling stop. Around 6 a.m. shortly after takeoff from Adler airport the plane disappeared on radar. The Board did not have time to gain altitude and fell into the water. A few kilometers from the shores of the detected oil slicks and wreckage of the fuselage. Parts lie at a depth of 50 to 70 meters, according to the Ministry of defence, which owned the Tu.
At the crash site of Tu-154 was found the documents of the journalists of the First of the channel and the body of one victim, according to the Agency TASS. As transfers RIA Novosti, in search of thrown 7 ships and one helicopter.
the circumstances of the accident find out the Investigative Committee. The case was brought under article about infringement of rules of the flights, entailed heavy consequences. Now removed pre-flight documentation, interrogation of officers who led the flight of technical staff, prepared the aircraft for departure and carried out the refuelling.
According to the channel Life version of the attack, intelligence agencies are already excluded. Most likely, we are talking about pilot error or a technical malfunction. It is worth noting that the first flight of the crashed TU-154 made 33 years ago.
In Roshydromet reported that in the area of Adler airport this morning was ordinary conditions with good visibility and light winds.
Loss of communication with the aircraft 20 minutes after takeoff can talk about what happened on Board explosion. About it RBC was told by the honored pilot of Russia, member of the presidential Commission for development of General aviation Yuriy Sytnik. Sytnik said that in the moment of loss of connection, the plane probably was over the sea.
the version of the attack possible, said the Agency RIA head of the defense Committee of the Federation Council Viktor Ozerov.
According the Internet service “Flight radar”, Tu-154 this month already flew to the middle East. In particular, 19 December, he flew to Damascus and Tehran.
Update 10.15: Rescuers began to find dead bodies in the area of the crash of Tu-154 of the Ministry of defense.
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