At a press conference in Moscow today, the head of the aviation safety service of the RF Armed Forces S. Bainetov said that the analysis of the first phrase of the crew commander of the Tu-154 airliner earlier crashed near Sochi indicates "the beginning of a special situation."
“So far, she hasn't said anything else,” he managed to say. Bainetov also said that the radio exchange itself with the aforementioned Tu-154 was too short. “Can you imagine that a special situation was actively developing within ten seconds? What can you say in 10 seconds? " He asks.
In addition, the representative of the Ministry of Defense indicated that the information received from the flight recorders ultimately made it possible to halve the number of versions of the causes of the plane crash, but it is still impossible to say anything about what exactly provoked the crash of the airliner.
“It is impossible to say now about the only reason for this accident. All these reasons lie in the field of aviation technology, the human factor, and various external conditions, ”he explained. According to Mr. Bainetov, the version of the terrorist act has not been filmed either. At the same time, the representative of the Ministry of Defense managed to clarify that there was no explosion on board the Russian plane, but "some mechanical effect" is not excluded.
At the same time, the representative of the Ministry of Defense points out that in the city of Sochi, where the Tu-154 sat down for the necessary refueling, only representatives of the border service eventually boarded it, and all the passengers boarded the plane at the Chkalovsky airport, which is near Moscow. Bainetov also told some of the details of the last few seconds before the plane crash. In particular, according to him, this entire flight lasted only 70 seconds, but the maximum height to which the liner managed to climb was only 250 meters at a speed of 370 km / h.
The day before, the Kommersant newspaper reported that the problems of the Tu-154 could suddenly begin after, for some reason, the flaps were not retracted, but the actions of the crew members in this case could definitely aggravate the emergency situation even more. Experts interviewed by journalists suggest that the problem with the plane could have arisen due to false readings of both altitude and speed on the instruments.
In turn, the head of the Ministry of Transport M. Sokolov said that the on-board equipment of the aircraft was working abnormally, “It is quite obvious that there was some abnormal operation of the equipment. What caused this - the experts have yet to find out, for which, as a result, a special technical commission was created, ”he explained to journalists. According to him, all the preliminary data of the conducted examinations will become known in January, but the final conclusions about the causes of the disaster themselves will only be after the decoding of the two flight recorders of the recently crashed plane. At the same time, the current minister urged media representatives not to publish any information obtained from unofficial sources until the members of the investigation commission finished their work.
The publication "Market Leader" informs that the plane of the Russian Ministry of Defense Tu-154 that took off from Adler crashed in the early morning of December 25. The airliner disappeared from the radar screens already in the 2nd minute of the flight and fell into the waters of the Black Sea near the city of Sochi. The aircraft was on its way to troubled Syria, on board there were 92 people, namely: servicemen, artists of the Ensemble. Aleksandrova, several journalists, as well as the head of the Fair Help Foundation E. Glinka.
Search special operation.
The main stage of a large-scale search special operation at the crash site has already been finally completed. Russian rescuers raised to the surface of the earth all the main fragments of a completely crashed large aircraft, these fragments were delivered to a special site in the city of Sochi.
The rescuers involved have already raised 19 bodies of the dead to the earth's surface. Of these, 17 and all the fragments of the bodies have already been delivered by special flight to the city of Moscow for subsequent identification. To date, the body of only one victim of a large-scale crash has been identified and buried; for all others, it is still necessary to wait for the results of a detailed genetic examination.
Also, during the beginning of the search work, 2 "black boxes" were found. The first of them was found in the morning of December 27, but the second - the next day. They were in fairly good condition. The 3rd flight recorder, which was in the tail of the Tu-154, was mostly destroyed.
The largest fragments of the aircraft were discovered thanks to space monitoring, a photograph of the crash area was published by specialists from the Space Research Institute of the Russian Academy of Sciences.
Three large teams were formed to investigate the incident in detail. “One of them works right at the Adler airport, the second one works at the 30th Research Institute, but the third group of the flight safety service is actively working at the 800th aviation base,” said Lieutenant General, Chief of the Aviation Safety Service of the Russian Armed Forces. S. Bainetov.
The actions of the pilots during the crash of the Tu-154 are planned to be simulated on simulators. The preliminary information of the examinations will become known as early as next month, and the final results on the causes of the disaster - after the decoding of the existing flight recorders.
Arrivo's editors have prepared 7 important tips for 7 dangerous situations.
Fight on board
Fights on board the aircraft have become a frequent occurrence, both among our compatriots and among foreign tourists. This is explained, as a rule, by the fact that at the airport many get drunk in order to calm the fear of a flight or simply to shorten the waiting time. Once in a confined space, someone simply falls asleep, and someone begins to look for reasons for conflict.
The most dangerous thing is on board a group of fans who strive to get the maximum adrenaline and, along with fights, arrange a "pitching", that is, rush from one side to another. If there are less than 30 of them, it is not dangerous, otherwise the balance of the aircraft may be disturbed.
- After witnessing a fight on board, the first thing to do is to stay calm.
- All foreign airlines have so-called "marshals" on their crew - large stewards who are much better at pacifying riotous passengers than serving sandwiches.
- But in domestic companies there is no such position, so men should be ready to help the flight attendant if necessary.
Turbulence zone and air pockets
Turbulence refers to the mixing of several air streams with different temperatures and densities, as a result of which the aircraft can instantly descend or rise by several tens of meters. Most often, this happens at an altitude of more than six thousand meters, during a flight over a city, a sandy beach or a lake, the surface of which is heated unevenly.
When the plane falls into a large air hole, all objects in the cabin and not properly fixed, soar up sharply, and then fall on the sitting ones. In addition, if you do not strap on, you can get a bruise or even a fracture, hitting during the shaking that usually occurs when passing through a zone of turbulence.
- When boarding the plane, make sure that there are no heavy or sharp objects or loose luggage nearby.
- Even a pen in a jacket pocket can get dangerous, so it's best to pack it in a bag.
- In addition, be sure to buckle up, and if you get into a zone of turbulence, group as indicated in the passenger's memo.
Airplane fire
It is not uncommon for the passengers themselves to be the culprits of the fire on the plane, carelessly handling the fire or smoking on board. True, a fire can occur during takeoff or landing, and then the passenger has no more than three minutes to get out of the plane.
- First of all, remember that the plane is a huge flying fuel tanker, and it is strictly forbidden to use lighters or smoke on board.
- If a fire has already started while on the runway, try to leave the aircraft cabin as soon as possible.
- To do this, when landing, remember where the emergency exits are located, count how many rows of seats there are from you to the exit, in order to orient yourself even by touch.
- Do not inhale the smoke, walk bent over, or on all fours, put on a coat or jacket and get rid of synthetics in your clothes (including tights), since melting it causes the most severe burns.
- You should not take off your shoes, except for high-heeled shoes when entering an inflatable ladder, and even those should be held in your hands so that you can immediately put your shoes on the ground and not step on broken glass or plastic.
Decompression
Decompression, unlike most accidents, happens very quickly and, although it seems intimidating, is not a cause for panic. The loud noise that accompanies the exit of air from the passenger compartment can be frightening, but this is not the most dangerous thing. The plane quickly fills with fog and dust, it becomes difficult to breathe, and it rings in my ears. At this moment, the most important thing is not to panic, but to put on an oxygen mask and securely fasten it so that it does not fall off, even with a possible rolling or loss of consciousness. Be aware that the crew will immediately begin correcting the situation and the aircraft will descend sharply until the pressure in the cabin and outside equalizes, and then an emergency landing will be made at the nearest airport.
- At the first sign of decompression, put on an oxygen mask and then help others.
- Even if there is a child nearby, take care of yourself first, otherwise you may pass out and leave him without help.
Takeoff and landing accidents
It is not in vain that flight attendants ask passengers to fasten their seat belts and raise the backs of their seats during takeoff and landing. The most unexpected accidents occur precisely during these periods of flight.
- First of all, do not rely only on the instructions of the crew.
- Noticing that the flight is not going well (the plane is dropping sharply, one of the engines has quieted down or smoke appears in the cabin), buckle up, group up and get ready for an emergency landing, during which severe overloads are inevitable.
- As soon as the plane stops, passengers will be evacuated. At this moment, one should not succumb to panic, but everything must be done extremely quickly.
Airplane landing in strong crosswind
Hijacking
Hijacking cases are extremely rare, however, they quickly become known to the whole world. And although the chances that the flight Moscow-Antalya will be hijacked is negligible, it is still better to know the basic rules of behavior and survival in such situations.
- Do not stand out among other passengers, fulfill all the requirements of the criminals, and then the release group.
- Perform any actions (going to the toilet, opening luggage) only after receiving permission.
- During the assault, try to sit or lie on the floor or hide behind the back of a chair, do not express your attitude towards the invaders and do not try to cope with them on your own.
- After being released, be prepared for the next few hours to continuously answer questions from the police and security forces.
Landing on water
In an emergency, the plane can land on the water, but this does not mean that casualties are inevitable, since all aircraft are prepared for this. The ship can be afloat for up to 40 minutes, and during this time everyone has time to leave it. In addition, modern aircraft are equipped with lifejackets and rafts, which inflate on their own in one minute.
- Before departure, find out in what position the plane is kept afloat - horizontally, with the tail or bow lowered into the water. Based on this, plan to which exit you will need to move.
- After splashdown, start with the help of the stewards to launch the self-inflating rafts. If the raft does not begin to inflate on its own, pull the handle of the air supply system located on the side of the raft.
Another video about the landing of the plane on the island of Saint Martin
The IAC announced the cause of the crash of the Saratov Airlines liner in the Moscow region. However, the pilots of the airline, on condition of anonymity, claim that it was a terrorist attack.
Icing Sensors Announced Cause Of Crash
By the evening of February 13, the main cause of the An-148 crash became known. As stated in the Interstate Aviation Committee (IAC), the full pressure sensors were iced up, as a result of which the information about the aircraft's speed on the indicators was displayed incorrectly.
Icing of the sensors, in turn, occurred due to the fact that their heating systems were turned off.
As the specialists found out, the emergency situation on board the fallen An-148 began to develop 2 minutes 30 seconds after takeoff. At this time, the plane was at an altitude of 1300 meters. The crash, according to the Moscow Interregional Transport Prosecutor's Office, occurred in the fourth minute of the flight.
However, it is not completely clear how an incorrect display of the speed could lead to such a rapid fall of the liner. Let us remind the readers that the crew did not have time to get in touch with the dispatchers and did not request an emergency landing.
"It was a terrorist attack"
As in any high-profile incident, it was not without unofficial assumptions.
Radio Liberty talked to the pilot of Saratov Airlines, who had repeatedly flown the Moscow-Orsk route, including with the deceased captain of the aircraft, Valery Gubanov.
The pilot, on condition of anonymity, made a sensational statement.
"I believe that this is a terrorist attack, all the colleagues with whom I spoke after the tragedy are also inclined towards this," - he said.
According to him, the maintenance of aircraft at Saratov Airlines is proceeding as expected, according to the regulations, the An-148 model is reliable in itself, and all emergency situations are well practiced by the crew. As a version, the interlocutor of Radio Liberty denies a piloting error or technical malfunctions.
The unnamed pilot draws attention to the fact that the debris from the plane was scattered for a kilometer, and the bodies cannot be identified without genetic examinations.
“If the plane collapsed from hitting the ground, the bodies and debris would lie side by side, compactly, in such cases, many of the dead are found in their seats. And here everyone is assembled in parts ... This means that there was a powerful explosion on board, otherwise they would not have been blown apart like that ”, - said the pilot of "Saratov Airlines".
In Vladivostok, the plane took off for Seoul. Several drunk fans who were heading to the Olympics did disrupt order and lit a cigarette in the plane's toilet, but only after panic began on board over the message of an emergency. According to the Primorye fans heading for the Olympics, "the engine stalled, then everyone started drinking convulsively, smoking and getting ready to die," IA PrimaMedia reports.
Officially, the Aurora airline announced that the AIrbus 319 flight SU 5436 from Vladivostok to Seoul was forced to return to the airport of departure due to a technical problem - a breakdown of the oil sensor in one of the engines. The plane turned around after 40 minutes of flight.
"Problems began with the engine oil sensor, it just stalled. The problem was not with the violators. They made a noise when they got on the plane, then calmed down. After they announced a technical malfunction, they began to smoke in the toilet. As I understand it, the plane made a detour and returned to Vladivostok, although it was almost near Seoul, because it had to be repaired in Primorye, "said a passenger on the plane named Alexander.
(According to official information from the Aurora company, the engine in which the malfunction occurred did not stall. The reason for the aircraft's turn was a deviation in the indication of the oil level of one of the engines - ed.).
According to another witness to the events on board, administrative protocols were drawn up on two passengers who lit up in the toilet at the airport. Each of them will pay a fine of 500 rubles.
“It was a company of six people, two of them were detained. I'm not sure they were fans, maybe sailors. Nothing serious happened, they screamed, but as far as I understand, there will be no particular consequences for them. They are not very presentable. Four will definitely continue their journey to Seoul with us on another plane, but two who smoked are a question, "said a passenger named Igor.
Note that the aircraft landed safely in Vladivostok between 13 and 14 o'clock in the afternoon. On the runway, the plane was met by fire engines and ambulances, and under one of the engines people leaving saw a puddle of oil. Passengers are now waiting at the airport for a reserve ship that will take them to Seoul.
According to the agency from a law enforcement source, the police identified three troublemakers on board the A319. "It is too early to talk about the inclusion of these citizens in the" black lists ", but they have not been removed from the flight. Young people have admitted their guilt and repented," said the source of the PrimaMedia news agency.
Recall that on February 22, 2018, the A319 aircraft of the Aurora airline, while performing flight 5436 on the Vladivostok - Incheon (Seoul) route, returned to the airport of departure Vladivostok (Knevichi). According to preliminary information, after 40 minutes of flight, the crew recorded a deviation in the indication of the oil level of one of the engines. The aircraft commander decided to return to the airport of departure Vladivostok. Landing completed successfully. None of the 119 passengers and 6 crew members on board were injured. commented on the incident with the emergency return of flight HZ 5436 Vladivostok - Seoul to the airport of departure. According to the carrier, the reason for the turn of the liner was a malfunction in the indication of the oil level in one of the engines.
Now, according to representatives of the airline, a reserve aircraft of the airline is being prepared for flight 5436 to Seoul. The reasons for the incident are being investigated by a specially created commission.
Many people who have panic attacks hate flying. By the way, although I don't have panic attacks, I still can't stand airplanes.
So, this article will be useful to a lot of people. Well, except for the pilots or flight attendants themselves, who are specially trained how to behave in emergency situations. We read and remember.
The plane is considered one of the safest mode of transport, however, there are dangers in store for passengers. What they are and what to do in order to minimize damage.
Fight on board
Fights on board the aircraft have become a frequent occurrence, both among our compatriots and among foreign tourists. This is explained, as a rule, by the fact that at the airport many get drunk in order to calm the fear of a flight or simply to shorten the waiting time. Once in a confined space, someone simply falls asleep, and someone begins to look for reasons for conflict.
The most dangerous thing is on board a group of fans who strive to get the maximum adrenaline and, along with fights, arrange a "pitching", that is, rush from one side to another. If there are less than 30 of them, it is not dangerous, otherwise the balance of the aircraft may be disturbed.
- After witnessing a fight on board, the first thing to do is to stay calm.
- All foreign airlines have so-called "marshals" on their crew - large stewards who are much better at pacifying riotous passengers than serving sandwiches.
- But in domestic companies there is no such position, so men should be ready to help the flight attendant if necessary.
Turbulence zone and air pockets
Turbulence refers to the mixing of several air streams with different temperatures and densities, as a result of which the aircraft can instantly descend or rise by several tens of meters.
Most often, this happens at an altitude of more than six thousand meters, during a flight over a city, a sandy beach or a lake, the surface of which is heated unevenly.
When the plane falls into a large air hole, all objects in the cabin and not properly fixed, soar up sharply, and then fall on the sitting ones. In addition, if you do not strap on, you can get a bruise or even a fracture, hitting during the shaking that usually occurs when passing through a zone of turbulence.
- When boarding the plane, make sure that there are no heavy or sharp objects or loose luggage nearby.
- Even a pen in a jacket pocket can get dangerous, so it's best to pack it in a bag.
- In addition, be sure to buckle up, and if you get into a zone of turbulence, group as indicated in the passenger's memo.
Airplane fire
It is not uncommon for the passengers themselves to be the culprits of the fire on the plane, carelessly handling the fire or smoking on board. True, a fire can occur during takeoff or landing, and then the passenger has no more than three minutes to get out of the plane.
- First of all, remember that the plane is a huge flying fuel tanker, and it is strictly forbidden to use lighters or smoke on board.
- If a fire has already started while on the runway, try to leave the aircraft cabin as soon as possible.
- To do this, when landing, remember where the emergency exits are located, count how many rows of seats there are from you to the exit, in order to orient yourself even by touch.
- Do not inhale the smoke, walk bent over, or on all fours, put on a coat or jacket and get rid of synthetics in your clothes (including tights), since melting it causes the most severe burns.
- You should not take off your shoes, except for high-heeled shoes when entering an inflatable ladder, and even those should be held in your hands so that you can immediately put your shoes on the ground and not step on broken glass or plastic.
Decompression
Decompression, unlike most accidents, happens very quickly and, although it seems intimidating, is not a cause for panic. The loud noise that accompanies the exit of air from the passenger compartment can be frightening, but this is not the most dangerous thing. The plane quickly fills with fog and dust, it becomes difficult to breathe, and it rings in my ears. At this moment, the most important thing is not to panic, but to put on an oxygen mask and securely fasten it so that it does not fall off, even with a possible rolling or loss of consciousness. Be aware that the crew will immediately begin correcting the situation and the aircraft will descend sharply until the pressure in the cabin and outside equalizes, and then an emergency landing will be made at the nearest airport.
- At the first sign of decompression, put on an oxygen mask and then help others.
- Even if there is a child nearby, take care of yourself first, otherwise you may pass out and leave him without help.
Takeoff and landing accidents
It is not in vain that flight attendants ask passengers to fasten their seat belts and raise the backs of their seats during takeoff and landing. The most unexpected accidents occur precisely during these periods of flight.
- First of all, do not rely only on the instructions of the crew.
- Noticing that the flight is not going well (the plane is dropping sharply, one of the engines has quieted down or smoke appears in the cabin), buckle up, group up and get ready for an emergency landing, during which severe overloads are inevitable.
- As soon as the plane stops, passengers will be evacuated. At this moment, one should not succumb to panic, but everything must be done extremely quickly.
Hijacking
Hijacking cases are extremely rare, however, they quickly become known to the whole world. And although the chances that the flight Moscow-Antalya will be hijacked is negligible, it is still better to know the basic rules of behavior and survival in such situations.
- Do not stand out among other passengers, fulfill all the requirements of the criminals, and then the release group.
- Perform any actions (going to the toilet, opening luggage) only after receiving permission.
- During the assault, try to sit or lie on the floor or hide behind the back of a chair, do not express your attitude towards the invaders and do not try to cope with them on your own.
- After being released, be prepared for the next few hours to continuously answer questions from the police and security forces.
Landing on water
In an emergency, the plane can land on the water, but this does not mean that casualties are inevitable, since all aircraft are prepared for this. The ship can be afloat for up to 40 minutes, and during this time everyone has time to leave it. In addition, modern aircraft are equipped with lifejackets and rafts, which inflate on their own in one minute.
- Before departure, find out in what position the plane is kept afloat - horizontally, with the tail or bow lowered into the water. Based on this, plan to which exit you will need to move.
- After splashdown, start with the help of the stewards to launch the self-inflating rafts. If the raft does not begin to inflate on its own, pull the handle of the air supply system located on the side of the raft.
P.S. And so that you do not become completely scared, let me defuse the situation a little:
- The crew get ready for landing! Flight mechanic, report on the situation!
- No left chassis!
- Emergency landing! Stewardess! Is there still a supply of booze on board?
- Yes!
- Give it to passengers so they don't worry!
- You have already given out once after takeoff, they are now rolling some kind of wheel down the aisle ...
