Russian fighter plane crashes, pilot dies

June 9, 2016 17:50

(Baonghean.vn) - A Russian Sukhoi Su-27 fighter jet crashed outside Moscow on June 9 (local time), killing the pilot, RIA news agency quoted Russian Defense Minister Sergei Shoigu as saying.

 Hiện trường nơi chiếc Su-27 gặp nạn ngày 9/6 ngoài Moskva (Theo Sputnik).
The scene where the Su-27 crashed on June 9 outside Moscow. Photo: Sputnik

The plane crashed while returning to base and was not carrying weapons or ammunition at the time, the minister said.

The accident did not cause any serious damage at the crash site.

The Ministry of National Defense Commission has arrived at the scene to investigate the cause of the accident.

Thanh Hien

(According to Reuters)

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