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Marcus · 07-27-2002, 01:17 PM

And why I hate to fly

http://www.cnn.com/2002/WORLD/europe...how/index.html

I don't want to end up on a Faces of Death video.

78 KILLED IN WORLD'S WORST AIRSHOW DISASTER

LVIV, Ukraine (CNN) -- Seventy-eight people have been killed in what has become the world's worst airshow disaster after a fighter jet crashed into a crowd at an airfield in the Ukraine.

The Russian Sukhoi Su-27 warplane was performing aerobatics at the show in the western Ukrainian city of Lviv when it plunged to the ground at Skniliv airfield and exploded in a huge fireball.

Around 115 people were injured and have been taken to hospital, the country's Emergencies Ministry said.

The aircraft had just performed a steep turn when it appeared to tumble and enter a steep dive from which it failed to recover.

Spectators watched in horror as the plane smashed into onlookers and ploughed across the airfield before bursting into flames.

Bohdan Hupalo, 18, told The Associated Press he was posing for a picture when the plane came down.

He dived to the ground and saw the jet fly over him, missing by only a few metres.

"There weren't any survivors among those who fell down late -- they were cut down like grass," he said. When Hupalo opened his eyes, he said he was surrounded by human remains.

"I will never forget this tragedy," he said from his hospital bed, where he was being treated for an injured back.

The pilots ejected just before the impact and at least one parachute was seen to flare open as fierce flames and plumes of black smoke erupted from the wreckage.

Dazed and bloodied survivors of the tragedy looked in shock and horror at bodies of the victims strewn over the ground. (Eyewitness)

The weather was partly cloudy and fair at the time, and did not appear to be a factor in the accident.

CNN Moscow Bureau chief Jill Dougherty said the plane was performing aerobatics to mark the 60th anniversary of a division of Ukraine's airforce.

The two pilots of the aircraft survived, she added.

Ukrainian President Leonid Kuchma said has he wants to ban military air shows following the disaster.

Speaking at the site of the tragedy, a shocked Kuchma said the ex-Soviet state's air force should concentrate on their military duties rather than performing for crowds.

"In my opinion we need to stop these kind of air performances... People should do their military business and should train, not take part in these air shows," Kuchma told local television stations.

Struggling to speak, the veteran leader said the worst thing about the crash was that "innocent people died."

Firefighters battle to put out the blaze around the wreckage of the Russian jet
Kuchma has also ordered the secretary of the Defence and Security Council, Yevhen Marchuk, to lead a government commission to investigate the case, The Associated Press said.

Ukraine's post-Soviet armed forces have been struggling with financial difficulties since the collapse of communism a decade ago, Reuters news agency said.

Their reputation was tarnished last year when a stray test missile brought down a Russian airliner.

The Su-27 amazed audiences at its first appearances at Western airshows in the 1990s with aerobatic manoeuvres previously unknown for a twin-engined jet aircraft of its size. (More)

Besides featuring Su-27s and Mig-29 warplanes, the Lviv airshow also included flights of gliders, light-engine planes and parachute jumping, the Interfax news agency reported.

In Ramstein in what was then West Germany in 1988, 70 people died and hundreds were injured when three jets from an Italian Air Force display team collided in mid-air and one crashed into the crowd. (More crashes)

mrthumbs · 07-27-2002, 01:31 PM

Flying is like playing Russian roulette..

quiet · 07-27-2002, 01:33 PM

driving is much worse.

Marcus · 07-27-2002, 01:39 PM

Quote:

Originally posted by quiet
driving is much worse.

But when you're driving you have some kind of control over how things go down. In a plane you have no control.

I hate planes, any little turbulence and I'm like FUCK!! SHIT!!!

My friend always told me not to worry about a plane crashing, because when the plane starts to drop you'll die of a heart attack before you hit the ground.

Cheshire · 07-27-2002, 01:42 PM

"There weren't any survivors among those who fell down late -- they were cut down like grass,"

I don't think I'll ever be able to mow a lawn without thinking of that.

mrthumbs · 07-27-2002, 01:44 PM

"My friend always told me not to worry about a plane crashing, because when the plane starts to drop you'll die of a heart attack before you hit the ground."

Yeah..and how come a small percentage always survives...?

great thing to realize when you're a couple of feet from the ground that your heart is OK...

foe · 07-27-2002, 02:38 PM

Just heard it on the news . . . Horible

Wizzo · 07-27-2002, 02:48 PM

Who would have thought??? because that Urakrainian Airforce is so well known and up to date...

Roach · 07-28-2002, 09:57 AM

Dopy · 07-28-2002, 10:02 AM

Have you seen the BBC TV footage - its horrible

SunTzu · 07-28-2002, 10:08 AM

You're giving a Russian plane as an example of poor safety on planes???? Well, maybe it wasn't a good idea afterall to use bubblegum in the welds to save money..

I've been to Russia, flew on their airline once. Let me tell you, I'd rather ride strapped to the front of an American plane any day. When we were ready for takeoff, our seats fell forward - you know like you adjust one in a car?? So they seat us in another one, that one is wobbly as hell.

It was the closest thing to a religious experience I've ever had.

mic · 07-28-2002, 10:59 AM

Actually SU-27 is one of the best combat plane in the world. It just matter how much those pilots drink night before...

redshift · 07-28-2002, 02:03 PM

you haven't lived until you pull 7g's in a 400hp bi-plane(culp special)
I LOVE IT!!!

Personally I consider driving more dangerous than flying!

07-27-2002, 01:17 PM	#1
Marcus Confirmed User Industry Role: Join Date: Jul 2001 Posts: 3,472	This is why I don't go to air shows And why I hate to fly http://www.cnn.com/2002/WORLD/europe...how/index.html I don't want to end up on a Faces of Death video. 78 KILLED IN WORLD'S WORST AIRSHOW DISASTER LVIV, Ukraine (CNN) -- Seventy-eight people have been killed in what has become the world's worst airshow disaster after a fighter jet crashed into a crowd at an airfield in the Ukraine. The Russian Sukhoi Su-27 warplane was performing aerobatics at the show in the western Ukrainian city of Lviv when it plunged to the ground at Skniliv airfield and exploded in a huge fireball. Around 115 people were injured and have been taken to hospital, the country's Emergencies Ministry said. The aircraft had just performed a steep turn when it appeared to tumble and enter a steep dive from which it failed to recover. Spectators watched in horror as the plane smashed into onlookers and ploughed across the airfield before bursting into flames. Bohdan Hupalo, 18, told The Associated Press he was posing for a picture when the plane came down. He dived to the ground and saw the jet fly over him, missing by only a few metres. "There weren't any survivors among those who fell down late -- they were cut down like grass," he said. When Hupalo opened his eyes, he said he was surrounded by human remains. "I will never forget this tragedy," he said from his hospital bed, where he was being treated for an injured back. The pilots ejected just before the impact and at least one parachute was seen to flare open as fierce flames and plumes of black smoke erupted from the wreckage. Dazed and bloodied survivors of the tragedy looked in shock and horror at bodies of the victims strewn over the ground. (Eyewitness) The weather was partly cloudy and fair at the time, and did not appear to be a factor in the accident. CNN Moscow Bureau chief Jill Dougherty said the plane was performing aerobatics to mark the 60th anniversary of a division of Ukraine's airforce. The two pilots of the aircraft survived, she added. Ukrainian President Leonid Kuchma said has he wants to ban military air shows following the disaster. Speaking at the site of the tragedy, a shocked Kuchma said the ex-Soviet state's air force should concentrate on their military duties rather than performing for crowds. "In my opinion we need to stop these kind of air performances... People should do their military business and should train, not take part in these air shows," Kuchma told local television stations. Struggling to speak, the veteran leader said the worst thing about the crash was that "innocent people died." Firefighters battle to put out the blaze around the wreckage of the Russian jet Kuchma has also ordered the secretary of the Defence and Security Council, Yevhen Marchuk, to lead a government commission to investigate the case, The Associated Press said. Ukraine's post-Soviet armed forces have been struggling with financial difficulties since the collapse of communism a decade ago, Reuters news agency said. Their reputation was tarnished last year when a stray test missile brought down a Russian airliner. The Su-27 amazed audiences at its first appearances at Western airshows in the 1990s with aerobatic manoeuvres previously unknown for a twin-engined jet aircraft of its size. (More) Besides featuring Su-27s and Mig-29 warplanes, the Lviv airshow also included flights of gliders, light-engine planes and parachute jumping, the Interfax news agency reported. In Ramstein in what was then West Germany in 1988, 70 people died and hundreds were injured when three jets from an Italian Air Force display team collided in mid-air and one crashed into the crowd. (More crashes)

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07-28-2002, 10:08 AM	#11
SunTzu Confirmed User Join Date: May 2002 Location: the box Posts: 456	You're giving a Russian plane as an example of poor safety on planes???? Well, maybe it wasn't a good idea afterall to use bubblegum in the welds to save money.. I've been to Russia, flew on their airline once. Let me tell you, I'd rather ride strapped to the front of an American plane any day. When we were ready for takeoff, our seats fell forward - you know like you adjust one in a car?? So they seat us in another one, that one is wobbly as hell. It was the closest thing to a religious experience I've ever had. Last edited by SunTzu; 07-28-2002 at 10:10 AM..

07-27-2002, 01:31 PM	#2
mrthumbs salad tossing sig guy Join Date: Apr 2002 Location: mrthumbs*gmail.com Posts: 11,702	Flying is like playing Russian roulette..

07-27-2002, 01:33 PM	#3
quiet we'll miss you our friend. RIP Industry Role: Join Date: Sep 2001 Location: Fernie, BC Posts: 25,115	driving is much worse.

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Cheshire Confirmed User Join Date: Jul 2001 Location: Rosen-Villin Posts: 5,738	"There weren't any survivors among those who fell down late -- they were cut down like grass," I don't think I'll ever be able to mow a lawn without thinking of that.

07-27-2002, 01:44 PM	#6
mrthumbs salad tossing sig guy Join Date: Apr 2002 Location: mrthumbs*gmail.com Posts: 11,702	"My friend always told me not to worry about a plane crashing, because when the plane starts to drop you'll die of a heart attack before you hit the ground." Yeah..and how come a small percentage always survives...? great thing to realize when you're a couple of feet from the ground that your heart is OK...

07-27-2002, 02:38 PM	#7
foe Confirmed User Join Date: May 2002 Location: CT Posts: 5,246	Just heard it on the news . . . Horible

07-28-2002, 10:02 AM	#10
Dopy Confirmed User Join Date: Feb 2001 Location: Puerto Del Carmen, Lanzarote, Canary Islands Posts: 1,572	Have you seen the BBC TV footage - its horrible

07-28-2002, 10:59 AM	#12
mic Confirmed User Join Date: Feb 2002 Location: Toronto Posts: 277	Actually SU-27 is one of the best combat plane in the world. It just matter how much those pilots drink night before...

07-28-2002, 02:03 PM	#13
redshift Confirmed User Join Date: Jan 2002 Location: anus fuckin' yo mama Posts: 1,044	you haven't lived until you pull 7g's in a 400hp bi-plane(culp special) I LOVE IT!!! Personally I consider driving more dangerous than flying!