Russian Air Force L-39 crashes

Written on February 1, 2008 – 6:14 pm | by Frontier India Strategic and Defence |

Flying of L-39 temporarily have been suspended by Russian Air Force. The order was issued by Chief of the Air Force General-Colonel A. Zelina after the crash of L-39 in the Krasnodar Region.

The accident occurred when engine of a L-39 on a routine flight stopped. two attempts were made restarting before the crash.

Major A. Serov, the pilot was later picked up by a MI-8 helicopter search and rescue mission.

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