30 september 1976... TU-22-Backfire nr. 31
9:02 Take-off
Condition green...

9:06
Climbing towards designated flightlevel
pilot reports vibrations in control-unit... within expected range
Condition green...

9:32
High-speed cornering
Pilot reports stabilisators-malfunction
Condition yellow...

Emergency return to base ordered
10:05
Pilot unable to solve malfunction... stability improves but insufficiant for normal landing
Condition red...

10:12
Pilot prepares for emergency-landing
Condition red...

10:22
TU-22 safely on ground - crew unharmed - plane's gear-system severely damaged by landing impact
return to condition green...

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