Volga Aviaexpress
Safety profile and incident history for Volga Aviaexpress.
Safety Score
5.6/10Total Incidents
1
Total Fatalities
44
Recent Incidents
August 24, 2004 44 Fatalities
Tupolev TU-134
Buchalki Tula oblast
The aircraft departed Moscow-Domodedovo Airport at 2230LT on a regular service to Volgograd with 35 passengers and a crew of nine on board. Some 23 minutes later, while cruising at an altitude of 8,100 metres, the aircraft suffered an in-flight explosion, entered an uncontrolled descent and crashed in a field located near Buchalki. The wreckage was found in the middle of the night and all 44 occupants were killed. The accident occurred at the same time of a Tupolev TU-154 operated by Sibir Airlines.
Airline Information
Country of Origin
Russia
Risk Level
Elevated Risk
Common Aircraft in Incidents
Tupolev TU-1341