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Following the crash of a Gazpromavia Sukhoi Superjet in Moscow this week, it has emerged that some parts were installed incorrectly during maintenance.
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Gazpromavia Moscow Crash: Sukhoi Superjet Aircraft Parts Installed Incorrectly

by James Field
written by James Field

Following the crash of a Gazpromavia Sukhoi Superjet in Moscow this week, it has emerged that some parts were installed incorrectly during maintenance.

Information has been released pertinent to these revelations, which we will detail in this article.

Without further ado, let’s get into it…

Gazpromavia Sukhoi Superjet Had Aircraft Parts Installed Incorrectly: Aftermath in Moscow…

Following the crash of a Gazpromavia Sukhoi Superjet in Moscow this week, it has emerged that some parts were installed incorrectly during maintenance.
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It is understood that an aircraft part on the Gazpromavia Sukhoi Superjet was installed incorrectly during the heavy maintenance checks it was undergoing.

The aircraft was being serviced at the Lukhovitsky Aircraft Plant, which is owned by UAC.

Furthermore, it is understood that one of the technicians installed two of the angle of attack sensors incorrectly.

It is understood to have had a deviation of approximately five degrees.

This is in violation of the operating manual for the Gazpromavia Sukhoi Superjet.

As a result of this, unreliable readings were given to the pilots on the test flight, which led to the aircraft entering a stall.

Recap of the Crash…

Following the crash of a Gazpromavia Sukhoi Superjet in Moscow this week, it has emerged that some parts were installed incorrectly during maintenance.
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A Sukhoi Superjet 100-95 owned by Gazprom subsidiary Gazpromavia Airlines was reported as crashing outside Moscow, apparently killing all three crew members on July 12.

Early reports suggest that the aircraft completed maintenance at the Luhovitsa facility and was departing on ferry to Vnukovo Airport, with just the three crew on board.

Reports indicate the aircraft in question was registration RA-89049, owned by Gazpromavia.

The aircraft is believed to have been undergoing its first flight after maintenance.

The flight originated from the Lukhovitsa factory and was routed to Vnukovo airport.

Overall…

Photo sourced from Mentour Pilot.

In conclusion, this was more than likely the cause into the crash involving the Gazpromavia Sukhoi Superjet.

Following the incident, a letter was sent to PJSC Yakovlev informing the company that they need to follow the operating manual when replacing angle of attack sensors.

Looking ahead, it is unclear whether any further investigations or charges will be made.

Overall, as soon as we have more information pertinent to this, then we will update you accordingly.

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A Gazpromavia Sukhoi Superjet in flight.
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Gazpromavia Sukhoi Superjet Crashes Near Moscow During Ferry Flight

by Len Varley
written by Len Varley

A Sukhoi Superjet 100-95 owned by Gazprom subsidiary Gazpromavia Airlines has been reported as crashing outside Moscow, apparently killing all three crew members.

Early reports suggest that the aircraft completed maintenance at the Luhovitsa facility and was departing on ferry to Vnukovo Airport, with just the three crew on board.

Gazpromavia Sukhoi Superjet RA-89049

Reports indicate the aircraft in question was registration RA-89049, owned by Gazpromavia.

The aircraft is believed to have been undergoing its first flight after maintenance. The flight originated from the Lukhovitsa factory and was routed to Vnukovo airport.

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Gazpromavia: A Brief Overview

Gazprom, the energy giant, owns Gazpromavia, a Russian airline headquartered in Moscow. The airline primarily supports the oil and gas industry.

Key Points:

  • Focus: Passenger and cargo charters, mainly supporting the oil and gas industry.
  • Operations: Offers both domestic and international flights, including regular domestic routes from Moscow.
  • Fleet: One of the largest business aviation fleets in Russia.
  • Services: In addition to passenger and cargo transport, Gazpromavia also provides aerial prospecting, monitoring, patrolling, emergency services, and more.

A Closer Look:

  • Ownership: Fully owned by Gazprom, Russia’s largest natural gas company.
  • Fleet Size: Possesses a substantial fleet of aircraft, primarily focused on business aviation.
  • Destinations: Serves a mix of scheduled and charter routes, with a strong emphasis on supporting Gazprom’s operations.

Sukhoi Superjet 100-95

The Sukhoi Superjet 100NEW-95 is a modified version of the Sukhoi Superjet 100. It’s a regional jet designed by Russia’s Sukhoi Civil Aircraft.

Key Points:

  • Derived from: Sukhoi Superjet 100
  • Purpose: Primarily for regional and short-haul flights
  • Passenger Capacity: Typically around 87 to 98 passengers
  • Range: Capable of covering medium-range distances

Challenges and Controversies:

The Sukhoi Superjet 100 series, including the NEW-95 variant, has faced some challenges and controversies over the years, including:

  • Safety Concerns: Previous accidents have raised questions about the aircraft’s safety record.
  • Western Component Reliance: The original model relied heavily on Western-made components, which has posed challenges due to geopolitical tensions and sanctions.
  • Market Penetration: Despite being a relatively new aircraft, it has struggled to gain significant market share compared to its Western counterparts.

Update 15:00 UTC

Further updates and confirmation of this accident will be provided as information comes to hand.

A Gazpromavia Sukhoi Superjet in flight.
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Update 15:15 UTC

Preliminary reports from Russia’s Press Agency TASS suggest that the aircraft suffered an engine failure during its departure from Lukhovitsy Airfield.

The aircraft was bound for Moscow Vnukovo on a ferry flight and was on its first flight following maintenance. TASS have described the maintenance as “planned repairs”.

The flight had departed from RWY 28 Lukhovitsy Airfield and had climbed to 3,000 feet before losing altitude and impacting the ground in a forested area.

Reports say that all three occupants lost their lives in the ensuing crash, which occurred less than 10 minutes after departure.

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The Turkish Airlines Boeing 737-800 involved in the flight control issue on TK3979 between Moscow and Antalya.
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Turkish Airlines Flight TK3979 to Antalya Suffers Control Issue in Moscow

by James Field
written by James Field

Turkish Airlines flight TK3979 to Antalya suffered a significant problem to the aircraft, resulting in a u-turn back to Moscow.

Information has been released pertinent to this incident, which we will get into in this article.

Without further ado, let’s get into it…

Turkish Airlines Flight TK3979 – Moscow to Antalya…

The Turkish Airlines Boeing 737-800 involved in the flight control issue on TK3979 between Moscow and Antalya.
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Turkish Airlines flight TK3979, which suffered the control issue, is a routine scheduled flight between Moscow and Antalya.

Also, the aircraft involved in the incident is TC-JGU.

As per data from Planespotters.net, TC-JGU is a 17.9 year old Boeing 737-800 that was first delivered to the airline in August 2006.

However in January 2021, it was transferred to AnadoluJet, which is now known as A Jet.

The aircraft was operating the flight for Turkish Airlines via a wet-leasing arrangement.

Of the 737-800 variant, A Jet have 45 of them in their fleet, of which all but two are in active service.

Furthermore, they also have an average fleet age of 18.6 years.

As well as the 737-800 variant, A Jet have the following other aircraft in their fleet:

  • 10 737 MAX 8s.
  • 19 Airbus A321 Family aircraft.
  • 10 Airbus A320 Family aircraft.

Turkish Airlines flight TK3979 departed Moscow on June 23 and proceeded to climb out towards Antalya.

As per The Aviation Herald, it is understood the issue began whilst the aircraft was climbing to cruise.

It is understood that when climbing through FL260, the aircraft had issues with their stabilizer trim, which also resulted in the crew not being able to use their autothrottle or autopilot.

From there, the aircraft made a u-turn back to Moscow, with no intention of continuing on to Antalya.

Moreover, they burned off fuel via some holds and landed safely back into the Russian airport over two hours after departure.

Aircraft Fixed Quickly…

The Turkish Airlines Boeing 737-800 involved in the flight control issue on TK3979 between Moscow and Antalya.
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Data from RadarBox shows that the aircraft was fixed pretty quickly following the incident onboard Turkish Airlines flight TK3979 Moscow-Antalya.

The aircraft remained on the ground for around two and a half hours before departing again from the Russian airport at 0204 local time on June 24.

TK3979 continued on to Antalya, where it landed without further incident at 0606 local time in the morning.

Since then, the aircraft has remained in commercial service where it has operated flights to the following destinations:

  • St. Petersburg
  • Moscow
  • Chisinau

Since then, no additional incidents have been reported, bringing this issue to an overall close for the time being.

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The Turkish Airlines Boeing 737-800 involved in the flight control issue on TK3979 between Moscow and Antalya.
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Turkish Airlines Flight TK3979 to Antalya Suffers Control Issue in Moscow

by James Field
written by James Field

Turkish Airlines flight TK3979 to Antalya suffered a significant problem to the aircraft, resulting in a u-turn back to Moscow.

Information has been released pertinent to this incident, which we will get into in this article.

Without further ado, let’s get into it…

Turkish Airlines Flight TK3979 – Moscow to Antalya…

The Turkish Airlines Boeing 737-800 involved in the flight control issue on TK3979 between Moscow and Antalya.
Aero Icarus from Zürich, Switzerland, CC BY-SA 2.0 https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by-sa/2.0, via Wikimedia Commons

Turkish Airlines flight TK3979, which suffered the control issue, is a routine scheduled flight between Moscow and Antalya.

Also, the aircraft involved in the incident is TC-JGU.

As per data from Planespotters.net, TC-JGU is a 17.9 year old Boeing 737-800 that was first delivered to the airline in August 2006.

However in January 2021, it was transferred to AnadoluJet, which is now known as A Jet.

The aircraft was operating the flight for Turkish Airlines via a wet-leasing arrangement.

Of the 737-800 variant, A Jet have 45 of them in their fleet, of which all but two are in active service.

Furthermore, they also have an average fleet age of 18.6 years.

As well as the 737-800 variant, A Jet have the following other aircraft in their fleet:

  • 10 737 MAX 8s.
  • 19 Airbus A321 Family aircraft.
  • 10 Airbus A320 Family aircraft.

Turkish Airlines flight TK3979 departed Moscow on June 23 and proceeded to climb out towards Antalya.

As per The Aviation Herald, it is understood the issue began whilst the aircraft was climbing to cruise.

It is understood that when climbing through FL260, the aircraft had issues with their stabilizer trim, which also resulted in the crew not being able to use their autothrottle or autopilot.

From there, the aircraft made a u-turn back to Moscow, with no intention of continuing on to Antalya.

Moreover, they burned off fuel via some holds and landed safely back into the Russian airport over two hours after departure.

Aircraft Fixed Quickly…

The Turkish Airlines Boeing 737-800 involved in the flight control issue on TK3979 between Moscow and Antalya.
Data provided by RadarBox.com.
Biggerben, CC BY-SA 3.0 https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by-sa/3.0, via Wikimedia Commons

Data from RadarBox shows that the aircraft was fixed pretty quickly following the incident onboard Turkish Airlines flight TK3979 Moscow-Antalya.

The aircraft remained on the ground for around two and a half hours before departing again from the Russian airport at 0204 local time on June 24.

TK3979 continued on to Antalya, where it landed without further incident at 0606 local time in the morning.

Since then, the aircraft has remained in commercial service where it has operated flights to the following destinations:

  • St. Petersburg
  • Moscow
  • Chisinau

Since then, no additional incidents have been reported, bringing this issue to an overall close for the time being.

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An Aeroflot A321-200 in flight.
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Aeroflot A321 Kaliningrad-Moscow Declares Emergency

by Len Varley
written by Len Varley

An Aeroflot scheduled service operating between Kaliningrad and Moscow declared an emergency whilst en route on 16 April 2024.

Aeroflot flight SU1003, an Airbus A321 bound for Moscow Sheremetyevo International Airport (SVO), declare the emergency with transponder code 7700.

Aeroflot SU1003 Kaliningrad-Moscow

The aircraft squawked the emergency transponder code from the cruise as it passed to the North of the Estonian island of Hiiuma.

The nature of the issue prompting the emergency declaration has not been reported. It is noted that the flight continued to the destination at the reduced altitude of 11,000 feet.

Flight data for the service shows that flight SU1003 made a departure from Kaliningrad international Airport (KGD) at 1255 local time on 16 April.

Emergency Declaration Enroute

Aircraft set because normally and climbed to FL350 (35,000 feet) for the service to Moscow. At 1131 UTC abeam Hiiuma, the flight commenced a descent from cruising altitude and squawked transponder code 7700.

The flight crew then descended the aircraft to FL110 (11,000 feet) and continued the flight to the destination at the reduced altitude.

An Aeroflot A321-200 in flight.
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Airbus A321-200 RA-73709

The aircraft conducting the SU1003 rotation to Moscow was an Airbus A321-200, registered RA-73709. This is an eight year old narrowbody aircraft belonging to the carrier Aeroflot Russian Airlines.

The aircraft has been in service with the airline since September 2016.

Aeroflot Russian Airlines, simply known as Aeroflot, is Russia’s largest airline and its national carrier. Founded in 1923, it is one of the oldest airlines in the world.

Sheremetyevo International Airport serves as a major hub for Aeroflot, the airline headquartered in Moscow.

Here are some key facts about Aeroflot:

  • It has a market share of approximately 37.8% in Russia
  • Carried 40.7 million passengers in 2022, including its subsidiaries
  • Operates a fleet of approximately 178 airplanes, including Airbus and Boeing models
  • Aeroflot also owns Rossiya Airlines and Pobeda, a low-cost carrier
  • Aeroflot is a member of the SkyTeam global airline alliance, although its membership is currently suspended

Aeroflot has been in the news recently due to the ongoing conflict between Russia and Ukraine. International sanctions have made it difficult for Aeroflot to maintain its fleet of Western-made aircraft.

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An Aeroflot A321-200 in flight.
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Aeroflot A321 Kaliningrad-Moscow Declares Emergency

by Len Varley
written by Len Varley

An Aeroflot scheduled service operating between Kaliningrad and Moscow declared an emergency whilst en route on 16 April 2024.

Aeroflot flight SU1003, an Airbus A321 bound for Moscow Sheremetyevo International Airport (SVO), declare the emergency with transponder code 7700.

Aeroflot SU1003 Kaliningrad-Moscow

The aircraft squawked the emergency transponder code from the cruise as it passed to the North of the Estonian island of Hiiuma.

The nature of the issue prompting the emergency declaration has not been reported. It is noted that the flight continued to the destination at the reduced altitude of 11,000 feet.

Flight data for the service shows that flight SU1003 made a departure from Kaliningrad international Airport (KGD) at 1255 local time on 16 April.

Emergency Declaration Enroute

Aircraft set because normally and climbed to FL350 (35,000 feet) for the service to Moscow. At 1131 UTC abeam Hiiuma, the flight commenced a descent from cruising altitude and squawked transponder code 7700.

The flight crew then descended the aircraft to FL110 (11,000 feet) and continued the flight to the destination at the reduced altitude.

An Aeroflot A321-200 in flight.
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Airbus A321-200 RA-73709

The aircraft conducting the SU1003 rotation to Moscow was an Airbus A321-200, registered RA-73709. This is an eight year old narrowbody aircraft belonging to the carrier Aeroflot Russian Airlines.

The aircraft has been in service with the airline since September 2016.

Aeroflot Russian Airlines, simply known as Aeroflot, is Russia’s largest airline and its national carrier. Founded in 1923, it is one of the oldest airlines in the world.

Sheremetyevo International Airport serves as a major hub for Aeroflot, the airline headquartered in Moscow.

Here are some key facts about Aeroflot:

  • It has a market share of approximately 37.8% in Russia
  • Carried 40.7 million passengers in 2022, including its subsidiaries
  • Operates a fleet of approximately 178 airplanes, including Airbus and Boeing models
  • Aeroflot also owns Rossiya Airlines and Pobeda, a low-cost carrier
  • Aeroflot is a member of the SkyTeam global airline alliance, although its membership is currently suspended

Aeroflot has been in the news recently due to the ongoing conflict between Russia and Ukraine. International sanctions have made it difficult for Aeroflot to maintain its fleet of Western-made aircraft.

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Emirates Airbus A380 Damaged by Ground Vehicle in Moscow
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Emirates Airbus A380 Damaged by Ground Vehicle in Moscow

by James Field
written by James Field

Photos have emerged of an Emirates Airbus A380 suffering damage from a ground vehicle in Moscow Domodedovo Airport.

By the photos you will see below, the vehicle lodged itself into the belly of the superjumbo aircraft.

Without further ado, let’s get into it…

The Incident in Moscow…

Emirates Airbus A380 Damaged by Ground Vehicle in Moscow
Emirates Airbus A380 Damaged by Ground Vehicle in Moscow
Emirates Airbus A380 Damaged by Ground Vehicle in Moscow
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The images above shows the scale of the damage made to the Emirates Airbus A380 in Moscow.

From the images, we can see that the aircraft involved is A6-EDM.

As per data from Planespotters.net, A6-EDM is a 14.0 year old Airbus A380-800 that was delivered to the airline in September 2010.

Furthermore, of the A380 variant, Emirates has 116 of them in the fleet, of which 89 are in active service and 27 are parked.

Average fleet age for the variant with the airline stands at 9.2 years.

The Incident Happened A Few Hours Ago…

Data provided by RadarBox.com.

Data from RadarBox shows that the incident happened a few hours ago.

A6-EDM performed the EK133 service between Dubai and Moscow earlier today.

EK133 departed Dubai at 0911 local time and proceeded in a northbound direction to Domodedovo Airport.

At the time of writing (27/3/24 @ 1545 UK time), the aircraft was supposed to depart about two hours ago.

Furthermore, it is safe to assume that this flight back to Dubai from Moscow has been cancelled.

It is unclear whether Emirates will send a replacement aircraft to collect the delayed passengers or not.

Information regarding this story is still flowing, so this remains a developing story, pending additional updates.

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Ural Airlines A320 Moscow-Makhachkala Declares Emergency
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Ural Airlines A320 Moscow-Makhachkala Declares Emergency

by James Field
written by James Field

Earlier today, a Ural Airlines Airbus A320 between Moscow and Makhachkala declared an emergency, prompting a diversion to Volgograd.

Ural Airlines A320 Moscow-Makhachkala Declares Emergency…

Ural Airlines A320 Moscow-Makhachkala Declares Emergency
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Ural Airlines flight U6161 is a routine scheduled flight between Moscow and Makhachkala, with the affected rotation being operated by RA-73833.

As per data from Planespotters.net, RA-73833 is a 19.1 year old Airbus A320-200 that started out life with Air Arabia back in January 2005.

By March 2013, the aircraft was handed over to Ural Airlines as VP-BMT, before being re-registered to RA-73833 back in March 2022.

Of the A320-200 variant, the Russian carrier has 23 of them, of which 20 are in active service and three are parked, with the average fleet age of that variant being at 18.2 years.

U6161 departed Moscow at 0955 local time this morning and proceeded southbound in the direction of Makhachkala.

Upon passing the halfway mark in the flight, the aircraft declared an emergency and proceeded to make an emergency descent.

The aircraft then landed safely into Volgograd at 1154 local time. With the patchy ADS-B signal in the region, it is unclear whether the aircraft has since departed again to continue on to Makhachkala.

On top of this, we do not know the cause of the emergency at this stage, and information will no doubt be limited until we hear any information from the regulators in Russia.

As soon as we have more information pertinent to this, then we will update this article accordingly. Therefore, this story remains a developing one.

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Moscow Sheremetyevo Airport Hikes Prices for Airlines
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Moscow Sheremetyevo Airport Hikes Prices for Airlines

by James Field
written by James Field

Moscow Sheremetyevo Airport has revealed that prices for airlines operating from the airfield will rise on January 1.

According to Interfax, the airport has made significant changes, which will affect Russian carriers the most.

Without further ado, let’s get into it…

Moscow Sheremetyevo Airport Hikes Prices for Airlines…

Moscow Sheremetyevo Airport Hikes Prices for Airlines
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It is understood that the basic take-off and landing fee will increase from 586.5 rubles to 656.8 rubles per tonne of an aircraft’s maximum take-off weight at Moscow Sheremetyevo Airport.

Below is also the additional fee increases that will take place:

“The fee for providing an air terminal on domestic flights (Terminals B and D) will increase from 191.4 rubles to 214.4 rubles per passenger, while for international passengers it will rise from 583.2 rubles to 653.2 rubles in Terminals B, C, and D and from 147.8 rubles to 165.5 rubles in Terminals E and F.”

“The base tariff of Sheremetyevo Handling LLC, the airport’s service subsidiary, for servicing passengers will also be indexed 12%.”

“On domestic flights (Terminals B, D) it will increase from 231.4 rubles to 259.2 rubles per person, on international flights in Terminals C, D, and E, it will rise from 255.6 rubles to 286.3 rubles, and on international flights in Terminal F, from 237.5 rubles to 266 rubles.”

“For foreign airlines, Sheremetyevo is also raising tariffs in January. Take-off and landing fees will increase 4.4%, from $15.83 to $16.52 per tonne of maximum take-off weight, and the aviation security fee (without inspection and access control) will rise 4.7% from $1.29 to $1.35.”

“The fee for providing an air terminal will increase 4.4%: in Terminals B, C, and D from $18.35 to $19.16 per passenger, and in Terminals E and F from $10.78 to $11.25.”

All eyes will be on how this will affect airlines operating out of Moscow Sheremetyevo Airport.

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2023 Highlights: Prigozhin Private Jet Crashes in Moscow
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2023 Highlights: Prigozhin Private Jet Crashes in Moscow

by James Field
written by James Field

Another big story from 2023 was when the private jet with Yevgeny Prigozhin onboard crashed near Moscow earlier this year.

2023 Highlights: Prigozhin Private Jet Crashes in Moscow…

Seven passengers and three were onboard what is believed to be an Embraer aircraft flying between Moscow and St. Petersburg.

It is unknown whether Prigozhin actually boarded the plane or not.

2023 Highlights: Prigozhin Private Jet Crashes in Moscow
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It is understood that the aircraft that crashed was RA-02795, an Embraer ERJ135BJ Legacy 600.

As per data from Planespotters.net, the aircraft started out life with Linxair as S5-ABL back in October 2007. From there, it was handed over to International Jet Management in September 2015 as OE-IFF.

From there in 2017, it was handed over to MNG jet as TC-VSR, before being sent over to Autolex Transport in November 2018 as M-SAAN.

It wasn’t until September 2020 when the jet was handed over to the Wagner Group, an aircraft that Prigozhin frequents.

As per @sentdefender on Twitter, Prigozhin was last seen in the West African Nation of Mali a few days ago. Again, his whereabouts are yet to be confirmed.

Russian aviation regulator Rosaviatsia commented on the crash saying the following on this:

“An investigation has been launched into the Embraer plane crash that occurred tonight in the Tver region. According to the passenger list, among them is the name and surname of Yevgeny Prigozhin”.

Reports have always been scattered in terms of such confirmation over Prigozhin, with it not being actually officially confirmed in due course.

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