Burning plane makes emergency landing in Moscow, 13 dead


Videos on social media show passengers using emergency exit slides to escape and run away from the burning Aeroflot aircraft.

The Tass news agency said at least 13 people died but an official toll is yet to be released.

At least five others are said to have been injured, with the plane reportedly carrying 78 people.

It remains unclear what caused the large blaze and emergency landing.


The Interfax news agency reports the crew issued a distress signal shortly after departure from Moscow’s Sheremetyevo airport.


Data from tracking website Flightradar24 appears to confirm reports the emergency landing happened about 30 minutes after take-off.



An investigation has been opened into the incident, reports say.