May 12, 2006 - 14:33 AMT
Preliminary Results of A-320 Crash Investigation Announced
The Russian Ministry of Transport has furnished the preliminary results of the A-320 jet crash near Sochi. The commission has analyzed the records of the talks between the crewmembers and the flying control officers as well as the data from the radar set. While the plane was performing the allowed approach operation the control officer due to bad weather conditions ordered the crew to stop reducing height and make a right turn with gaining altitude. The plane proceeded to the maneuver but then started landing again and crashed into the water.