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On May 5, 2019, Aeroflot Flight 1492, a scheduled domestic passenger flight from Moscow-Sheremetyevo to Murmansk, Russia, encountered a tragic incident. The Sukhoi Superjet 100 aircraft, which was ascending after takeoff, was struck by lightning. This lightning strike led to an electrical failure on the aircraft, prompting the crew to make an emergency return to Sheremetyevo.
Accident | |
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Date | 5 May 2019 (2019-05-05) |
Summary | Struck by lightning, caught fire after emergency landing |
Site | Sheremetyevo International Airport, Moscow, Russia 55°58′06″N 37°24′07″E |
Aircraft | |
Aircraft type | Sukhoi Superjet 100 |
Aircraft name | Mustai Karim |
Operator | Aeroflot |
IATA flight No. | SU1492 |
ICAO flight No. | AFL1492 |
Call sign | AEROFLOT 1492 |
Registration | RA-89098 |
Flight origin | Sheremetyevo International Airport, Moscow, Russia |
Destination | Murmansk Airport, Russia |
Occupants | 78 |
Passengers | 73 |
Crew | 5 |
Fatalities | 41 |
Injuries | 10 |
Survivors | 37 |
During the emergency landing, the aircraft experienced a hard touchdown, causing the landing gear to collapse and resulting in fuel spilling out from the wings. As a result, a fire broke out, engulfing the rear section of the aircraft. Tragically, out of the 78 people onboard, 41 occupants lost their lives in this devastating event.
The Aeroflot Flight 1492 incident serves as a stark reminder of the potential dangers posed by lightning strikes to aircraft and the importance of proper response protocols during emergencies. It highlights the critical role of aviation safety measures in mitigating risks and enhancing passenger and crew survivability in such situations.