According to preliminary data, the newest fighter su-57 crashed due to technical failure of the control system of the aircraft.
this was reported by TASS source in the defense-industrial complex. Also, there is a possibility that a failure has occurred in the management of the tail. This is the first crash of the su-57.
Previously, the United aircraft Corporation (UAC) reported that during a test flight in Komsomolsk-on-Amur in the 111 miles from the home airfield crashed su-57. The system of emergency evacuation of the plane worked normally, the pilot ejected and survived. The causes of PE will establish a special Committee.
it is Noted that the fifth-generation fighter, the su-57 was insured. According to experts, the cost of one production su-57 for videoconferencing will exceed 2 billion rubles.