Passenger plane abandoned because of faults takes off for the first time in 10 years
- This abandoned Il-96-300 aircraft tries to make it off the ground
- The passenger plane was constructed in 1992
- However, it takes a couple of attempts to make it into the air
Published on Nov 16, 2024 at 6:00 PM (UTC+4)
by Amelia Jean Hershman-Jones
Last updated on Nov 11, 2024 at 4:40 PM (UTC+4)
Edited by
Tom Wood
Like the ‘little plane who could’, you’ll be rooting for this abandoned Il-96-300 aircraft as it tries to make it off the ground.
It was one of the first Il-96-300 aircraft ever built and constructed in 1992.
It made its final flight with passengers in 2008
However, it’s been parked up since because of various faults – until now, that is.
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The abandoned passenger plane
Left grounded at Moscow Domodedovo airport in Russia, it sat alongside other passenger aircraft that had found themselves out of work for 10 years.
Then it was cleaned up and flown to Zhukovsky.
According to the OKandrew Planespotting YouTube channel – that’s where it has stayed until recently when this footage was captured.
Meanwhile, this abandoned European airport still has planes waiting for takeoff sitting on the runway.
Back to the Il-96-300, the Russian four-engined jet long-haul wide-body airliner was designed by Russian aircraft manufacturer, Ilyushin.
It is powered by four high-bypass Aviadvigatel PS-90 two-shaft turbofan engines.
The takeoff
The passenger plane doesn’t leave the ground on the first attempt, simply speeding up before the engines can be heard dying down again.
However, on the second go it manages to head skyward.
While the landing gear isn’t retracted – the plane manages to climb.
As reported by Simple Flying: “Flying with the gear down burns a significant amount of fuel and reduces the aircraft’s potential speed.
“This is due to the combined factors of decreased aerodynamics and a reduced cruising altitude.
“Flying with the gear locked down is also rough on passengers and crew due to increased noise and vibrations.”
For more nailbiting takeoffs, this Monarch A320 crosswind takeoff is a video you won’t be able to take your eyes off.
Far more dramatic than a passenger plane, meanwhile, this F-16 fighter jet afterburner takeoff is a display of power like nothing you’ve ever seen.
London-based Amelia cut her journalistic teeth covering all things lifestyle, wellness and luxury in the UK capital. Fast-forward a decade and the experienced content creator and editor has put pen to paper for glossy magazines, busy newsrooms and coveted brands. When her OOO is on you can find her spending quality time with her young family, in the gym or exploring the city she loves.
