| Ukraine Air Show Disaster - Sukhoi SU-27 Crash The Ukraine Air Show crash of a Russian SU-27 jet is considered the worst air show disaster in history. The Ukraine air show disaster happened on August 7, 2002 in Lviv, Ukraine. A Russian made Sukhoi SU-27 fighter jet was performing a maneuver at low altitude when it clipped the ground and became a somersaulting fireball into spectators. Eighty five people were killed and over hundred spectators were injured during the crash. The pilots, who ejected to safety, were ruled at fault for the crash. Tags: Air Show Russian SU-27 Jet Crash Ukraine Sukhoi |