“Nobody needs him.

It must be disposed of ... when the accident investigation report is finally signed and the Investigative Committee will give permission for disposal, ”he said in an interview with RBC.

On August 15, 2019, the A321 aircraft, en route from Moscow to Simferopol, made an emergency landing near Zhukovsky airport shortly after takeoff due to the failure of both engines.

The pilots landed the liner in a corn field without extending the landing gear.

More than 230 people were on board.

Russian leader Vladimir Putin awarded the A321 pilots the title of Hero of Russia, the rest of the crew were awarded the Order of Courage.