Aeroflot Superjet fatal fire inquiry highlights aisle jam as passengers retrieved luggage

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Source: Interstate Aviation Committee

Russian investigators believe passengers’ attempts to retrieve luggage during a fatal Aeroflot Superjet 100 fire probably slowed evacuation, and was a contributor to the severity of the outcome.

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