When a low-level maneuver went awry during an air show near Lviv, Ukraine, in 2002, the two pilots safely ejected from their Sukhoi Su-27 fighter jet, but the uncontrolled jet crashed into the crowd, killing 77 people in the world’s worst-ever air show disaster. Last week, a military court sentenced the jet’s pilot to 14 years in prison, with eight years for the co-pilot, CNN reported. An investigation found the pilots had tried to complete a maneuver at too low an altitude. Three other military personnel involved with the show also got prison terms. More than two dozen children were among the victims of the crash.
…As Ukraine Pilots Get Jail Time For Air Show Crash
Key Takeaways:
- The 2002 Lviv, Ukraine air show disaster, the world's worst, killed 77 people (including many children) when a Sukhoi Su-27 fighter jet crashed into the crowd after its pilots safely ejected.
- The crash was caused by the pilots attempting a low-level maneuver at too low an altitude.
- A military court sentenced the jet's pilot to 14 years and the co-pilot to 8 years in prison for their roles in the tragedy, with three other military personnel also receiving prison terms.
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