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 exploded upon emergency landing in Moscow after being struck by lightning, resulting in 41 fatalities.
- A flight attendant, Maxim Moiseyev, heroically died while ensuring 37 passengers successfully escaped the burning aircraft.
- The incident has intensified calls to ground the Sukhoi Superjet 100 due to previous safety issues, though Russian authorities currently plan to continue its operation.
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