Tragic accident: empty passenger jet crashes near Moscow, all three crew members perish

A Russian passenger jet, a Sukhoi Superjet, crashed in the Moscow region on Friday, killing all three crew members on board. According to Russian emergency officials, the plane was flying without passengers at the time of the crash.

Plane owned by Gazprom Avia

The aircraft belonged to Gazprom Avia, a carrier owned by the Russian state-controlled natural gas company Gazprom. The plane was on its way to Moscow's Vnukovo airport after undergoing repairs. The exact cause of the crash is still unknown.

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Investigation launched

The Investigative Committee, Russia's top state criminal investigation agency, has started a probe into the incident. They aim to determine what led to this tragic event. Further details are expected as the investigation progresses.

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