That’s a sales call gone bad. The Russians essentially killed all of the decision-makers.
Hello, Boeing?
Seriously, I don’t mean to make light of such a tragedy, condolences to the families.
Reminds me of the time a few years ago when Bill Gates was showing off a new version of Windows and the computer Blue Screened. Of course a bunch of people didn’t die during the sales demo.
I don’t think I’d remain in the potential buyer pool.
And if they find no flaws they will go ahead with purchases? But it does sound like pilot error/bad weather.
Very sorry to hear of such a tragedy.We all (most of us?) travel by air.
How ridiculous to request permission to fly at 6000 feet when you are near a 7000 foot mountain. What was the air traffic controller thinking? What a tragedy of errors. Wasn’t there a flight plan? Didn’t they know where they were going? This is ridiculous.
I hate to LOL about something so messed up, but...LOL!
SalesGeek: ".... and HERE, we have the remaining metal fragments of the sleek, impressive looking frame. What a beauty she would have been!....."
SalesGeek: ".... and over HERE, there are bits of glass and wiring that was once the worlds Technological leader in 3D integrated LCD avionics.... sir, please don't step on that arm... thank you........"
SalesGeek: ".... and way over HERE, we have ....."
And so on.
Unless there was a problem with the navigation system this wouldn't be the plane's fault.Just about any plane would have problem when hitting a mountain at 450mph.Mind you,I never have flown...and never will fly...in a Soviet made aircraft.I'll walk first.
unless the pilot was a mohammedan, then the whole thing becomes easier to explain
(sadly, I couldn't find the Lord John Whorfin "Come on, feet, do your stuff!" moment on Youtube)
Not such a “super” jet now is it?
FYI.
"Yet after numerous delays, only a handful have been produced, engine certification being a major snag."
Only time will tell what the problem was.
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