russia records 11 incidents involving civilian airplanes in first 8 days of December
All of the planes that experienced serious incidents, including cabin depressurization, fires, engine and rudder failure, among other issues, eventually landed safely, although several were forced to make emergency landings.
The incidents highlighted the increasingly apparent impact of Western #sanctions on russia's airlines
Read more here🔗 https://kyivindependent.com/russia-records-11-incidents-involving-civilian-airplanes-in-first-8-days-of-december/
@EugeneMcParland
Incredible, isn't it. Anton Geraschenko has reported extensively on this (forgive the Xwitter link). The word that really jumped out at me is "artisanal" -- which in this case appears to mean unqualified mechanical service using parts that are uncertified, worn, and/or maybe even adapted from incorrect.
https://twitter.com/Gerashchenko_en/status/1727698972767089109
