Aviastar-TU Tupolev 204 catches fire

Aviastar-TU's Tupolev Tu-204-100 RA-64032 was completely destroyed at Huangzhou, on 8 January 2022. The aircraft, wearing a special Cai N!ao-livery, was in the process of being push backed when it caught fire. It was due to fly to Novosibirsk in Russia, where it also originated from the day before.

Despite a quick reaction from the airport fire brigade, the aircraft could not be saved. Luckily all eight crew members managed to escape the Tupolev safely.

Photo via Weibo.