Ironically, another Russian aircraft has crashed in Africa. The nations of Africa, must have something to do with this high rate of crashes that all belong to Russia. Poor maintenance and poor conditions, along with lower training disciplines probably hamper the airworthiness of any aircraft. But, it seems that 95% of aircraft crashes I read about occur to Russian built planes. I hate to see any aircraft crash and especially, anyone get hurt or killed because of a crash.

This craft went down as part of a demonstration for Libya's military. Libya is seen as revamping their military and Russia is doing its best to stay economically sound by selling all of its weapon systems. Systems from advanced long range missiles, both anti air and land attack varieties, to Iran and more fighters to India. We all sell military technology to whoever has the money and is dependent on the seller nations' politics.... C'est la guerre... lakotahope

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Libyan Air Force MiG-23 fighter crashes at air show in Tripoli

TRIPOLI, October 7 (RIA Novosti) - A Libyan Air Force MiG-23 Flogger fighter crashed on Wednesday during a demonstration flight at the Third Libyan Aviation Exhibition.

The aircraft crashed about 2 kilometers from observation platforms at the Libyan Aviation Conference & Exhibition, which runs October 4-8.

According to preliminary reports, the pilot died.

Production of the "third-generation" MiG-23 started in 1970 and ended in 1985 with over 5,000 aircraft built.

Its various modifications are currently operated by several former Soviet republics and traditional recipients of Soviet arms including Armenia, Algeria, Angola, Belarus, Cuba, Ethiopia, Kazakhstan, Sri Lanka, Syria, Turkmenistan, Vietnam and Zimbabwe. ... RIA Novosti