Originally posted by 3WE
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3rd June 1973 - TU144 operated by Tuploev crashes at Paris Air Show attempting a steep climb after a low overpass. Flight Type - Demonstration
23rd December 2002 - AN140 operated by Antonov crashes en route from Kiev to Iran. Passengers were Antonov specialists traveling to Iran to discuss Iranian production of AN-140's. Flight Type - Non Scheduled Passenger
22nd March 2010 - TU204 operated by Aviastar (the Manufacturer) crashes whilst trying to land in Fog at Domodedovo. Flight Type - Ferry
5th March 2011 - AN148 operated by Voronezh Aircraft Production Association crashes in Russia when the Aircraft is flown faster than design limit and breaks up. Flight type - Training/Demo (for Myanmar Airforce Pilots)
9th May 2012 - SU95 operated by Sukhoi crashes into Mountain in Indonesia. Flight Type - Demonstration
It would appear that Poor flight planning was a key cause in most (if not all) of these crashes.
Given this history they should have had about 10 000 people planning every second of these demo flights so absolutely nothing went wrong. But I wouldn't be surprised if the Crew didn't just choose "an entertaining route" for their Guests the night before in the local Bar.
I was really angry when I returned from holidays and saw this news. I just couldn't believe the Manufacturers had yet again crashed an example of their brand new product, not only killing the unfortunate souls on board but putting the entire program in jeopardy. It's really not a good look. If they can't fly their own Aircraft safely why would anyone else order them?
I wonder if Russia will ever adopt a more professional safety culture? I fear it is already too late for their Aviation Industry which is sad because they made a huge and memorable contribution to Aviation.
FWIW I believe the FDR has now been found, http://www.euronews.com/2012/05/31/i...ed-russia-jet/
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