Sukhoi Superjet 100-95 crash, Jul 12, 2024 (3 killed), Ap...
Sukhoi Superjet 100-95 accident on July 12, 2024 near Apraksino, Moscow oblast, Russia with 3 fatalities. Cause: Simultaneous activation of the fly by...
- Date: July 12, 2024
- Aircraft: Sukhoi Superjet 100-95
- Location: Apraksino, Moscow oblast, Russia
- Fatalities: 3
- Phase of flight: En route
- Cause: Simultaneous activation of the fly by wire speed and angle of attack protections. The angle of attack sensor covers had been swapped during maintenance, causing false readings.
A Gazpromavia Sukhoi Superjet 100 on a post maintenance ferry flight from Lukhovitsy lost control after its fly by wire protections activated, exceeded maximum speed and crashed in woodland near Apraksino. All three crew died. The investigation found the covers of the angle of attack sensors had been swapped during maintenance.