The decision to let the kids in the cockpit cost the lives of all 75 passengers

Aeroflot Flight 593: A Father’s Fatal Mistake

On March 23, 1994, Aeroflot Flight 593 crashed in Siberia, killing all 75 on board. Relief Captain Yaroslav Kudrinsky allowed his 15-year-old son, Eldar, to sit in the pilot’s seat mid-flight. Unknowingly, Eldar’s grip on the controls disengaged the autopilot, causing the aircraft to roll uncontrollably.

By the time the crew reacted, the Airbus A310 was in a catastrophic spiral, descending at 16,000 feet per minute. Investigators found no mechanical failures—the crash resulted solely from human error.

This tragedy reinforced strict cockpit regulations, including:
 No unauthorized persons in the cockpit
 Adherence to autopilot procedures
 Enhanced pilot training

What started as a father’s innocent gesture ended in disaster, highlighting the vital need for cockpit discipline. Should airlines impose even stricter cockpit access rules? Let us know in the comments.