Aeroflot Flight 1492 facts for kids
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The aircraft involved seen in 2017
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| Accident summary | |
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| Date | 5 May 2019 |
| Summary | Crash landing; under investigation |
| Place | Sheremetyevo International Airport, Moscow, Russia |
| Passengers | 73 |
| Crew | 5 |
| Injuries (non-fatal) | 10 |
| Fatalities | 41 |
| Survivors | 37 |
| Aircraft type | Sukhoi Superjet 100 |
| Aircraft name | Mustai Karim |
| Airline/user | Aeroflot |
| Registration | RA-89098 |
| Flew from | Sheremetyevo International Airport |
| Flying to | Murmansk Airport, Murmansk, Russia |
Aeroflot Flight 1492 was a regular passenger flight operated by Aeroflot, a major Russian airline. On May 5, 2019, this flight was scheduled to travel from Sheremetyevo International Airport in Moscow to Murmansk Airport in Murmansk, Russia. Shortly after taking off, the Sukhoi Superjet 100 aircraft had to return to Sheremetyevo. During its emergency landing, the plane left the runway and caught fire. Out of the 78 people on board, including five crew members, 41 people sadly died in the accident.
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The Aircraft and Flight
The aircraft involved in this event was a Sukhoi Superjet 100, a modern passenger jet. This particular plane was named Mustai Karim. It was operated by Aeroflot, Russia's largest airline.
Flight Details
Flight 1492 was a domestic flight within Russia. It was meant to fly from Moscow, the capital city, to Murmansk, a city in the far north. The flight had 73 passengers and 5 crew members on board, making a total of 78 people.
The Incident
The flight took off from Sheremetyevo Airport as planned. However, soon after leaving the ground, the pilots reported problems. They decided to turn back and make an emergency landing at the same airport.
Emergency Landing and Fire
During the emergency landing, the aircraft hit the runway hard. It then bounced several times before veering off the runway. A fire quickly started on the plane. Emergency services rushed to the scene to help.
Outcome and Investigation
The accident resulted in a tragic loss of life. Of the 78 people on board, 41 did not survive. Ten people were injured, and 37 people managed to escape the burning aircraft.
Aftermath
After the accident, an investigation began to find out exactly what caused the crash and fire. Investigators look at many things, like the plane's condition, the weather, and what the pilots did. This helps to prevent similar accidents in the future.
Images for kids
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The aircraft wreckage after the fire
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RA-89098 seen covered and stored at Sheremetyevo International Airport in 2020
See also
In Spanish: Vuelo 1492 de Aeroflot para niños
