One killed after Russian military plane crashes in Irkutsk region

According to military information, a Russian medium-range bomber Tupolev Tu-22M3 crashed in Siberia during a training flight.The crew of four men catapulted out of the plane, a pilot was killed, the Ministry of Defense in Moscow reported.The plane crashed over uninhabited area in the Irkutsk region and went up on fire on the ground, according to this information, the Interfax news agency reported.The cause of the accident is suspected of technic…

One killed after Russian military plane crashes in Irkutsk region

A Russian Tu-22M3 strategic bomber crashed Wednesday during a scheduled flight in the Irkutsk region, killing one pilot, the Russian Defense Ministry said.All four crew members ejected from the aircraft before the crash, but one pilot died upon landing, the ministry said in a statement.The bomber went down in a deserted area, and no damage was reported on the ground, it added.

Military plane crashes in Russia’s Irkutsk region, killing pilot

Russian Defense Ministry says most of the crew ejected but pilot was killed in incident - Anadolu Ajansı

StatePress NG: Russian Strategic Bomber Crashes In Siberia, One Person Dead

A Russian Tu-22M3 long-range strategic bomber has crashed in Siberia, killing one of the four crew members.

According to Russian media reports, an air accident occurred in the Irkutsk region – a Tu-22M3 strategic bomber crashed to the ground.