Russian Tu-95 Bear Strategic Bomber. © Sputnik/ Jakutyn
RT: Russian Tu-95 Bear Strategic Bomber
A Tu-95 strategic bomber has crashed during training flight 80km from the city of Khabarovsk, eastern Russia, the Defense Ministry said.
“The flight was being conducted without ammunition. The plane fell in deserted area, there is no destruction on the ground,” says a statement from the ministry. The crew ejected from the aircraft before the crash, it added.
The incident happened near the aviation ground of Litovka, 60km from Khabarovsk, a source told TASS, adding that the suspected cause of the incident is the failure of three power units.
However, according to a TASS source, “Preliminary data shows that a fuel valve collapsed and as a result all four engines failed.”
WNU Editor: I have lost count on how many Russian military aircraft have crashed in the past month. For those in Russia who have been pushing for a modernization of their air fleet .... this only adds to their case.
More News On A Russian Tu-95 Bear Strategic Bomber Crashing In Siberia
Russian Tu-95 Bear Strategic Bomber Crashes in Khabarovsk Region -- Sputnik
Russian long-range bomber crashes, crew abandons plane -- Deutsche Welle
Russian bomber crashes in the Far East, crew of 7 bails out but still missing -- FOX News
Russian Strategic Bomber Plane Crashes In Far East -- Radio Free Europe
Russian 'Bear' bombers set to be grounded again following Far East crash -- IHS Jane's 360
Update: Russian Tu-95 Bear Strategic Bomber Crashes In Siberia -- Sputnik
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