While 41 passengers lost their lives aboard an Aeroflot Sukhoi Superjet 100 that exploded on landing at Moscow’s Sheremetyevo Airport on Sunday, the 37 people who escaped are crediting their survival to the quick thinking of the airline’s flight attendants, one of whom lost his life in the effort.
Sukhoi 100 Jet Destroyed in Moscow Landing Accident
Key Takeaways:
- An Aeroflot Sukhoi Superjet 100 crash-landed and exploded at Moscow's Sheremetyevo Airport, killing 41 of 78 people on board.
- Survivors credited the quick thinking of flight attendants, with one steward sacrificing his life while helping passengers escape.
- The aircraft reportedly returned for an emergency landing after being struck by lightning, leading to a hard landing that collapsed the gear and ignited a fire.
- The incident has heightened existing safety concerns about the Sukhoi Superjet 100, though Russian authorities plan to keep it flying despite calls for grounding and another airline ceasing its operation of the model.
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