Su-24 bomber crashed near Volgograd

Source : http://russian.rt.com

Frontline Su-24 aircraft crashed in the Volgograd region. "According to preliminary reports, the plane crashed near the airport" Marinovka "near Volgograd. On board were two crew members, their fate is unknown, "- RIA Novosti reported, citing a source in law enforcement agencies in the region. It was reported that the Su-24 crashed seven kilometers from the runway. In place of the state of emergency has already arrived search-and-rescue team. According to experts, the Su-24 after falling completely destroyed and can not be restored.

According to the source TASS, as a result of the crash victims and destruction on earth not - Su-24 has fallen away from settlements. Previously with reference to the press service of the Southern Military District, reported that the plane took off from the military airfield Marinovka, located near the village of October Volgograd region, after which it disappeared from radar screens.

Recall that the Su-24 is a front-line bomber with variable sweep wing, which is designed for the application of air strikes in simple and adverse weather conditions, day and night, at high and low altitudes with the impact of destruction of ground and surface targets.

Experts note that the Su-24 is considered to be quite complicated in piloting the machine and has a high accident rate. Only during the flight test aircraft was lost 14 Su-24 and Su-24M. After the adoption of the aircraft into service each year going 5-6 accidents and plane crashes.