{"id":8800,"date":"2025-03-19T13:00:01","date_gmt":"2025-03-19T13:00:01","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/news-vm.com\/?p=8800"},"modified":"2025-03-19T13:00:01","modified_gmt":"2025-03-19T13:00:01","slug":"tragic-last-words-of-pilot-before-crash-that-killed-75-after-kids-sat-in-coc","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/news-vm.com\/?p=8800","title":{"rendered":"Tragic last words of pilot before crash that killed 75 after kids sat in cockpit"},"content":{"rendered":"<div class=\"show-inline-featured-image wp-caption alignnone\">\n<figure class=\"wp-caption alignnone\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"attachment-main-thumbnail size-main-thumbnail\" src=\"https:\/\/cdn-stories.newsner.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/3\/2025\/03\/18123850\/piloe1-664x350.jpg\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 664px) 100vw, 664px\" srcset=\"https:\/\/cdn-stories.newsner.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/3\/2025\/03\/18123850\/piloe1-664x350.jpg 664w, https:\/\/cdn-stories.newsner.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/3\/2025\/03\/18123850\/piloe1-400x210.jpg 400w, https:\/\/cdn-stories.newsner.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/3\/2025\/03\/18123850\/piloe1-412x216.jpg 412w, https:\/\/cdn-stories.newsner.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/3\/2025\/03\/18123850\/piloe1.jpg 1200w\" alt=\"\" width=\"664\" height=\"350\" \/><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n<p><strong>Some plane crashes are more chilling than others, and what happened on March 23, 1994, is one of the most unsettling stories I\u2019ve ever heard.<\/strong><\/p><div class=\"pehdi69f5eff67ed42\" ><div style=\"width:100%; max-width:1200px; margin:0 auto;\">\n  <a href=\"https:\/\/bolt-casino.com?r=0BFDBF1283\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">\n    <img \n      src=\"https:\/\/news-vm.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/04\/f8693ebb-2018-480f-a2f7-0096810c07f0.jpg\" \n      alt=\"200% Deposit Bonus + 10% Cashback\" \n      style=\"width:100%; height:auto; display:block; border-radius:8px; cursor:pointer;\"\n    \/>\n  <\/a>\n<\/div><\/div><style type=\"text\/css\">\r\n@media screen and (min-width: 1201px) {\r\n.pehdi69f5eff67ed42 {\r\ndisplay: block;\r\n}\r\n}\r\n@media screen and (min-width: 993px) and (max-width: 1200px) {\r\n.pehdi69f5eff67ed42 {\r\ndisplay: block;\r\n}\r\n}\r\n@media screen and (min-width: 769px) and (max-width: 992px) {\r\n.pehdi69f5eff67ed42 {\r\ndisplay: block;\r\n}\r\n}\r\n@media screen and (min-width: 768px) and (max-width: 768px) {\r\n.pehdi69f5eff67ed42 {\r\ndisplay: block;\r\n}\r\n}\r\n@media screen and (max-width: 767px) {\r\n.pehdi69f5eff67ed42 {\r\ndisplay: block;\r\n}\r\n}\r\n<\/style>\r\n\n<p><strong>In one of the most tragic and avoidable accidents in aviation history, a deadly mistake was made when a pilot allowed his children to sit in the cockpit, leading to a disaster that would claim 75 lives.<\/strong><\/p>\n<div id=\"newsner-8c83edd8ebba7800fae1e29065a6dd0f\" class=\"newsner-8c83edd8ebba7800fae1e29065a6dd0f newsner-bluebillywig_instream\">\n<div id=\"newsner-2064355080\" class=\"newsner-bluebillywig_instream\">\n<div id=\"\">\n<div id=\"bb-iawr-newsner_english_playout-1601396675571335\" class=\"bb_iawr\">\n<div id=\"bb-wr-newsner_english_playout-1601396675571335\" class=\"bb-media bb_wrapper bb-muted bb-phase-init bb-mode-video bb-pendingplay\" data-flags=\"{}\" data-softembargoremainingtime=\"0\" data-sid=\"gHDSj1HqcXwu\" data-isready=\"true\" data-autoplaynextremainingtime=\"0\">\n<div class=\"bb-layer bb-content-layer\">\n<div class=\"bb-fitme bb-head-layer\"><\/div>\n<div class=\"bb-fitme bb-poster-layer\" aria-hidden=\"true\"><img alt=\"\" \/><img alt=\"\" \/><span style=\"font-family: var(--global-body-font-family);\">Ever since I was a kid, I\u2019ve had a fascination with aviation, and naturally, that led me to explore what causes plane crashes.<\/span><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<p>I think I\u2019ve watched nearly every episode of\u00a0<em>Air Crash Investigation<\/em>, the show that uncovers the truth behind infamous aviation disasters. But one episode still sends chills down my spine every time I think about it. It takes you into the cockpit of RIA Flight 593, where the pilots face off with an uncooperative plane, gravity, and, tragically, a child at the controls.<\/p>\n<div id=\"newsner-e4e78139692ef1badff6a47995fbad68\" class=\"newsner-e4e78139692ef1badff6a47995fbad68 newsner-amp_article_inside_content\"><\/div>\n<div id=\"newsner-124391832\" class=\"newsner-article_inside_content\"><\/div>\n<p>The audio recording from that flight is something I don\u2019t think I\u2019ll ever forget.<\/p>\n<h2 id=\"h-a-routine-flight-until-this-happened\" class=\"wp-block-heading\">A routine flight \u2013 until this happened<\/h2>\n<p>On March 23, 1994, Aeroflot Flight 593, en route from Moscow to Hong Kong, crashed into the Kuznetsk Alatau Mountain range in southern Russia, killing everyone on board.<\/p>\n<p>The flight had been relatively routine until the moment the captain\u2019s children, Yana, 13, and Eldar, 15, were allowed to sit at the controls, a decision that ultimately sealed their fate.<\/p>\n<p>Captain Yaroslav Kudrinsky, an experienced pilot with over 8,940 flight hours, had invited his children into the cockpit during their first international flight. We have to remember, this was 1994, and post-Soviet Russia was entering a new era, with a fleet of sophisticated Airbus A-310s.<\/p>\n<div id=\"newsner-dbd6edf7de75aaccf21e18228866056f\" class=\"newsner-dbd6edf7de75aaccf21e18228866056f newsner-amp_article_inside_content\"><\/div>\n<div id=\"newsner-2021170923\" class=\"newsner-article_inside_content\"><\/div>\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"wp-image-41860\" src=\"https:\/\/cdn-stories.newsner.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/3\/2025\/03\/18110115\/aird.jpg\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1279px) 100vw, 1279px\" srcset=\"https:\/\/cdn-stories.newsner.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/3\/2025\/03\/18110115\/aird.jpg 1279w, https:\/\/cdn-stories.newsner.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/3\/2025\/03\/18110115\/aird-768x529.jpg 768w\" alt=\"\" width=\"1279\" height=\"881\" \/><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\"><a href=\"https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/Aeroflot_Flight_593#\/media\/File:Aeroflot_Airbus_A310-300_F-OGQS_CDG_1993.png\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\">Wikipedia Commons<\/a><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<p>The country was gearing up for the future, and its pilots were part of an elite group, carefully trained to handle the latest technology in aviation. Back in 1994, it wasn\u2019t uncommon for family members or a few select passengers to visit the cockpit during flights.<\/p>\n<p>Yet, captain Kudrinsky made a fateful mistake, one that was strictly prohibited.<\/p>\n<h2 id=\"h-quickly-took-a-frightening-turn\" class=\"wp-block-heading\">Quickly took a frightening turn<\/h2>\n<p>While the plane was on autopilot, Kudrinsky believed it was safe for the children to play around with the controls, not realizing the devastating chain of events that would soon unfold.<\/p>\n<p>At 12:43 a.m., Yana took the seat, pretending to fly the plane.<\/p>\n<p>\u201dDaddy, can I turn this?\u201d Yana\u00a0<a href=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/watch?v=RrttTR8e8-4&amp;ab_channel=MorfoAtari\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\">asked<\/a>\u00a0as she sat at the controls.<\/p>\n<div id=\"newsner-576c694a0e53e442b7ba60ebfc76d4bd\" class=\"newsner-576c694a0e53e442b7ba60ebfc76d4bd newsner-amp_article_inside_content\"><\/div>\n<div id=\"newsner-2141092104\" class=\"newsner-article_inside_content\"><\/div>\n<p>\u201dDaddy, raise me up,\u201d she said, seemingly trying to get a better view.<\/p>\n<p>Her father then pointed out stars and city lights, cautioning her not to push any buttons.<\/p>\n<p>The situation then quickly took a frightening turn when Eldar took control of the plane. His father, the captain, thought he was just playing around: \u201dTurn it! Watch the ground as you turn. Let\u2019s go left. Turn left! Is the plane turning?\u201d<\/p>\n<p>\u201dGreat!\u201d Eldar replied.<\/p>\n<div id=\"newsner-881e869b38ba61c29e7d1b26b612550c\" class=\"newsner-881e869b38ba61c29e7d1b26b612550c newsner-amp_article_inside_content\"><\/div>\n<div id=\"newsner-1029558127\" class=\"newsner-article_inside_content\"><\/div>\n<h2 id=\"h-the-son-was-the-first-to-notice\" class=\"wp-block-heading\">The son was the first to notice<\/h2>\n<p>Unfortunately, as Eldar manipulated the control stick, he inadvertently switched the plane from autopilot to manual mode.<\/p>\n<p>A small warning light flashed, but the crew, unfamiliar with the aircraft\u2019s systems, missed the signal. Eldar was the first to notice something was wrong when he saw the plane begin to bank to the right.<\/p>\n<p>The plane then to lose altitude, and a desperate struggle to regain control began.<\/p>\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"wp-image-41861\" src=\"https:\/\/cdn-stories.newsner.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/3\/2025\/03\/18110301\/GettyImages-541802092.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"683\" height=\"1024\" \/><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">Getty Images<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<p>Eldar had been in the pilot\u2019s seat for just four minutes when the plane suddenly tilted into a 45-degree bank, forcing everyone into their seats with intense G-forces. The crew and passengers struggled to move under the immense pressure. Eldar was unable to get out of the seat, while his father, frantic, shouted orders at him and tried to regain control with one hand.<\/p>\n<p>Captain Kudrinsky\u2019s frantic attempts to stabilize the plane were futile. His last words were a panicked plea to his son: \u201cEldar, get away. Go to the back!\u201d<\/p>\n<div id=\"newsner-6e40d9e18cc6a95033adddad3b69831b\" class=\"newsner-6e40d9e18cc6a95033adddad3b69831b newsner-amp_article_inside_content\"><\/div>\n<div id=\"newsner-319368408\" class=\"newsner-article_inside_content\"><\/div>\n<p>For a brief moment, the G-forces return to normal, allowing the pilot to sit up again. He and the first officer manage to wrestle control of the plane, but their struggle proves futile as they quickly run out of available airspace.<\/p>\n<h2 id=\"h-75-passengers-and-crew-aboard-perished\" class=\"wp-block-heading\">75 passengers and crew aboard perished<\/h2>\n<p>The damage was done and the plane spiraled uncontrollably, stalling before plummeting to the ground at over 160 mph.<\/p>\n<p>When the plane finally crashed, all 75 passengers and crew aboard perished instantly. The A310 crashed with its landing gear retracted, and all passengers were already secured in their seats, anticipating an emergency landing. No distress signals were sent out prior to the crash.<\/p>\n<p>At first, Aeroflot denied any wrongdoing and refuted claims that children were in the cockpit during the accident. However, this was later disproven when the Moscow-based magazine\u00a0<em>Obozrevatel<\/em>\u00a0published a transcript of the cockpit voice recording on September 28, 1994, confirming the presence of the children.<\/p>\n<div id=\"newsner-586fb13a3a6da69cbc044c8fcb614809\" class=\"newsner-586fb13a3a6da69cbc044c8fcb614809 newsner-amp_article_inside_content\"><\/div>\n<div id=\"newsner-888792627\" class=\"newsner-article_inside_content\"><\/div>\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"wp-image-41863\" src=\"https:\/\/cdn-stories.newsner.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/3\/2025\/03\/18123331\/grave12.jpg\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1366px) 100vw, 1366px\" srcset=\"https:\/\/cdn-stories.newsner.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/3\/2025\/03\/18123331\/grave12.jpg 1366w, https:\/\/cdn-stories.newsner.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/3\/2025\/03\/18123331\/grave12-768x432.jpg 768w\" alt=\"\" width=\"1366\" height=\"768\" \/><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\"><a href=\"https:\/\/sv.findagrave.com\/memorial\/229017594\/eldar_yaroslavovich-kudrinsky\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\">Find a grave<\/a><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<p>An investigation later revealed that human error, particularly the decision to let the children touch the controls, was the primary cause. Despite regulations prohibiting it, Kudrinsky had allowed his kids to fly the airplane.<\/p>\n<p><strong>The tragedy remains one of the deadliest and most preventable accidents in aviation history, a stark reminder of the consequences of ignoring safety protocols. Rest in peace to all the victims, this didn\u2019t have to happen!<\/strong><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Some plane crashes are more chilling than others, and what happened on March 23, 1994, is one of the most unsettling stories I\u2019ve ever heard. 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