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The UTair ATR-72 aircraft rolled sharply before crash

Moscow, Russia - First news update from the investigation

Investigators from the Interstate Aviation Committee stated that the Utair ATR-72/200 turboprop aircraft reached an altitude of 210m (690ft) before banking sharply to the right, about 35°. The aircraft tried to recover stability rolling to the other side but it reached a left bank of more than 50°. At that point it was impossible to avoid the crash. Both of the Pratt & Whitney PW124 engines were s...

AVIONEWS - World Aeronautical Press Agency - 1139311
Rome, Italy, 04/03/2012 18:41
AVIONEWS - World Aeronautical Press Agency

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