US EditionRussian Su-34 Crash Hits Nizhny Novgorod, Pilots Eject Safely
- A Sukhoi Su-34 fighter-bomber crashed in Nizhny Novgorod during a training flight, with the crew ejecting safely before the plane was destroyed.
- The aircraft experienced mechanical failure, specifically with part of its landing gear, and crashed in a forested area close to Velemeta.
- Both pilots survived the incident, but as of Tuesday afternoon, only one pilot was found and rescued by a recovery team.
- This crash marks the third incident involving a Su-34 in just over a year.
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The Moscow Times reported that a Su-34 military aircraft crashed in Russia.
A Russian-type Suhoi Su-34 warplane landed on March in the Nijni Novgorod region, located east of Moscow, confirmed the Russian Ministry of Defence in a communiqué taken by Ria Novosti.
Russian Su-34 aircraft crashes during training flight, pilot dies, media reports
Editor's note: The story was updated with information about the death of one of the pilots who was operating the plane.A Russian Air Force Su-34 fighter jet crashed during a training exercise in Nizhny Novgorod Oblast, Russian state media Ria Novosti reported on July 1, citing Russia's Defense Ministry.One of the pilots died due to sustained injuries, Russian media outlet Mash reported later in the day. After ejecting, he landed on a tree. Medic…
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