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 on landing at Moscow's Sheremetyevo Airport after being struck by lightning, resulting in 41 fatalities out of 78 people on board.
- The survival of 37 passengers is credited to the quick actions of flight attendants, including steward Maxim Moiseyev who lost his life helping passengers evacuate.
- The incident has intensified calls to ground the Sukhoi Superjet 100 due to this and eight prior safety-related incidents, though the Russian government plans to continue flying them despite another airline grounding its fleet.
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