Pilot dies as Russia jets collide
Two Russian fighter jets have collided while training for an air show near Moscow, killing one pilot and injuring at least five people on the ground.
Two pilots from the elite Russian Knights aerobatic team parachuted to safety, but a third did not survive, a Russian air force spokesman said.
One woman suffered burns and at least four other people were injured as one jet struck houses near the airfield.
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Sorry I didn't notice that this was already discussed in the aviation safety forum. Feel free to remove this thread.
Two Russian fighter jets have collided while training for an air show near Moscow, killing one pilot and injuring at least five people on the ground.
Two pilots from the elite Russian Knights aerobatic team parachuted to safety, but a third did not survive, a Russian air force spokesman said.
One woman suffered burns and at least four other people were injured as one jet struck houses near the airfield.
Source and full story.
Edit:
Sorry I didn't notice that this was already discussed in the aviation safety forum. Feel free to remove this thread.
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