"The plane fell in full, deafening silence". 26 years ago "Ruslan" failed on houses — the tragedy chronicle

Restored chronology of events and collected memoirs of witnesses New below New at the top of December 6 14:28Zoya Kuznetsova Zoe 14:28. Preparation for flight Airfield of Irkutsk aircraft factory. The An-124 plane An-124 "Ruslan" prepare for take-off. On an airfield according to the agreement between plant and a fire service 10 offices of Irkutsk garrison of a fire service are on duty. On December 6 14:29Zoya Kuznetsova Zoe — I was on duty on a fire brigade No. 8. According to administrative documents, on a runway there has to be a certain amount of water. On "Ruslan" 42 tons of water, therefore were necessary...