Explosion of Lyushin Il-76 Aircraft During Failed Pressure Test at Russian Factory
On April 28th, 2021, a tragic accident occurred at a Russian aircraft factory in the city of Ulyanovsk. A Lyushin Il-76 aircraft exploded during a pressure test, killing two workers and injuring four others. The Lyushin Il-76 is a four-engine turbofan strategic airlifter produced by the Russian aerospace company, Aviastar-SP. It is primarily used for military transport and aerial refueling. The aircraft that exploded was undergoing a pressure test, which is a process of testing the airworthiness of an aircraft by pressurizing its cabin to simulate flight conditions. According to