Update (1128 EST): The first photos from the crash site have emerged..Update (0925 EST): The Russian Investigative Committe has opened an investigation into the crash..At approximately 0850 EST, initial reports indicated that a Sukhoi Superjet 100 had sent out a distress signal before crashing near Kolomna, Moscow Oblast, Russian Federation. By 0855 EST, Russian Telegram outlets began to report that the aircraft had crashed..By 0900 EST, reports emerged that the commercial aircraft was conducting a test flight after repair work was done by Gazprom-Avia. Emergency services confirmed that three crew members were killed in the crash..This is developing..The Sukhoi Superjet 100 or SSJ100 is a regional jet designed by Russian aircraft company Sukhoi Civil Aircraft, a division of the United Aircraft Corporation. With development starting in 2000, it made its maiden flight on 19 May 2008 and its first commercial flight on 21 April 2011 with Armavia
Update (1128 EST): The first photos from the crash site have emerged..Update (0925 EST): The Russian Investigative Committe has opened an investigation into the crash..At approximately 0850 EST, initial reports indicated that a Sukhoi Superjet 100 had sent out a distress signal before crashing near Kolomna, Moscow Oblast, Russian Federation. By 0855 EST, Russian Telegram outlets began to report that the aircraft had crashed..By 0900 EST, reports emerged that the commercial aircraft was conducting a test flight after repair work was done by Gazprom-Avia. Emergency services confirmed that three crew members were killed in the crash..This is developing..The Sukhoi Superjet 100 or SSJ100 is a regional jet designed by Russian aircraft company Sukhoi Civil Aircraft, a division of the United Aircraft Corporation. With development starting in 2000, it made its maiden flight on 19 May 2008 and its first commercial flight on 21 April 2011 with Armavia
