Russian Knights collide at MAKS 2009, killing one pilot

Military aircraft accidents/mishaps.
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by energo » 16 Aug 2009, 14:38

Two Russian SU-27s collided while rehersing for the MAKS air show near Moscow sunday. One pilot was killed, while at least four people injured as one of the jets crashed into a residential area on the ground.

Read more here: http://www.wtop.com/?nid=105&sid=1741142


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by ATFS_Crash » 16 Aug 2009, 14:41

At least it happened at rehearsal. My condolences.
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by StolichnayaStrafer » 16 Aug 2009, 19:55

Wow, bummer. :(

I will be sharing some Russian Standard with the departed later on tonight...

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