SEATAC 400 Posted May 9, 2012 Report Share Posted May 9, 2012 http://news.yahoo.com/blogs/lookout/russian-plane-goes-missing-indonesia-44-board-reports-124022044.html Sounds like they went down in the mountains. Very sad. And I think this was a tour promoting the new jet. Link to post Share on other sites
britfrog 180 Posted May 9, 2012 Report Share Posted May 9, 2012 seems a bit bizarre he should request a flight level some 2,500 feet below sector safety altitude ! perhaps one of the "royalty" on board wanted to Buzz their country house! it has been known to happen! Link to post Share on other sites
brett 2,315 Posted May 9, 2012 Report Share Posted May 9, 2012 Not a good start for a new aircraft. Link to post Share on other sites
mutley 4,498 Posted May 9, 2012 Report Share Posted May 9, 2012 That is sad and it's not looking good for news of survivors Link to post Share on other sites
rosariomanzo 545 Posted May 10, 2012 Report Share Posted May 10, 2012 Sad news indeed. Link to post Share on other sites
SEATAC 400 Posted May 11, 2012 Author Report Share Posted May 11, 2012 Definitely sounds like pilot error. Slammed right into the side of a volcano. It seems they made the wrong kind of impression on the potential buyers. It really is sad this had to happen, all for the sake what was probably an attempt to show off or give a better photo opportunity for the passengers. You'd think the pilots would know better. Link to post Share on other sites
hurricanemk1c 195 Posted May 11, 2012 Report Share Posted May 11, 2012 Prehaps the pilots did know better, but were pressured into doing it. It isn't the first time and probably won't be the last - remember the Polish Tu-154 crash a couple of years ago? Link to post Share on other sites
pacinka 0 Posted May 11, 2012 Report Share Posted May 11, 2012 Yes, sad indeed. Reminds me of the A320 crash during its demonstration flight. Link to post Share on other sites
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