WHY DID A-320 CRASH: G. YEGHIAZARYAN VERDICTS

Panorama.am
16:24 10/06/06

Speaking on A-320 airliner’s crash near Sochi on May 3, former
deputy Gurgen Yeghiazaryan said that one of the possible reasons
was insecurity of the airliner and another reason may have served
Armavia’s financial situation. “Our planes should have the best ever
security service in the world because we sell the tickets at the
highest possible price,” he said. “If you sell the most expensive
tickets and fill in the most expensive fuel – TS 1, then you must
have the best conditions for the passengers. However, we all know
what food is served on board and what is the level of service. By
saying financial situation I mean fuel,” he said. In the words of the
former deputy, fuel is very expensive in Yerevan whereas in Sochi it
may be purchased 20-25% down the price. So, there is a temptation to
buy cheap fuel there.

He said that Sochi airport is one of the best in terms of security
as Russian president Putin arrives there at least twice in a
year. G. Yeghiazaryan also thinks that the pilot was experienced
enough and the crash could not happen because of his professional
fault.