December 25, 20169 yr Early reports indicate the aircraft may have crashed into the Black Sea on departure. It was enroute to a Syrian base carrying the famous Russian Army Choir ensemble for a Christmas performance. Will Reynolds Flight Sim Addict
December 25, 20169 yr Author It has just been confirmed, aircraft crashed into the Black Sea, there are no survivors. R.I.P. Will Reynolds Flight Sim Addict
December 25, 20169 yr RIP - another great loss to the world. 2016 hasn't been a good year for celebrity losses let alone those not in the limelight. Mark Robinson Part-time Ferroequinologist Author of FLIGHT: A near-future short story (ebook available on amazon) I made the baby cry - A2A Simulations L-049 Constellation Sky Simulations MD-11 V2.2 Pilot. The best "lite" MD-11 money can buy (well, it's not freeware!)
December 25, 20169 yr Moderator This is horrible news! What a sad and tragic event for everyone. Fr. Bill AOPA Member: 07141481 AARP Member: 3209010556 Avsim Board of Directors | Avsim Forums Moderator
December 25, 20169 yr My thoughts and Prayers go to those affected but, forgive the cynicism - aren't the words Tupolev and Disaster almost synonymous in Russian Aviation? Stupidly expensive rig, nonplussed Memsahib, disinterested offspring and a fascinated cat as Rio. XP11, P3Dv3 and an Oculus Rift.
December 26, 20169 yr Rest in peace. 2016 was a bad year for culture. My thoughts and Prayers go to those affected but, forgive the cynicism - aren't the words Tupolev and Disaster almost synonymous in Russian Aviation? You MUST show more respect for the victims. Your thoughts are with the victims? If you are not lying, please, keep this Thread clean of cynicism. Thanks. Tomás Fabada Castellana
December 26, 20169 yr Tragic. One of the most beautiful airliners ever built, but so many hortible accidents... Simmerhead - Making the virtual skies unsafe since 1987!
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