The Russian Ministry of Transport’s initial findings into the May 5 Sukhoi Superjet accident at Moscow’s Sheremetyevo Airport said the crew received a windshear alert in the final minutes of the flight. Moments later, Aeroflot Flight 1492 landed hard on Runway 24 Left and bounced several times before bursting into flames. Forty-one people on board died in the accident while 37 survived the crash.
Sukhoi Superjet Encountered a Windshear
Key Takeaways:
- The May 5 Sukhoi Superjet accident, resulting in 41 deaths, began with an electrical failure and loss of communications shortly after takeoff, requiring the captain to fly manually.
- During the final overweight approach, the crew received multiple windshear warnings and a terrain alert but continued the landing.
- The aircraft touched down hard, bounced several times, and a severe third impact ruptured fuel lines, leading to a post-crash fire.
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