Actually, looking at some of the footage of the crash, and descriptions from witnesses, it's actually *possible* that the crew ejected after the first impact. This was not an augur-in "splat" crash, but instead there were a couple of light impacts with trees and other objects before the plane exploded and cartwheeled into the crowd. It would have been less than 2 seconds, though. More likely it was just an error in the story or in translation of the quote. Two seconds before impact would be much more plausible. -- Michael C. Berch mcb@postmodern.com On Wednesday, July 31, 2002, at 09:59 AM, Mike Gammon wrote: > I some ejection seats can, however, safely eject the pilot when the > aircraft is still on the ground provided it has enough forward speed. > But I doubt it works AFTER impact, I think it's mostly intended for > things like engine failure after V1. > > Mike Gammon >> >> From: Addison Schonland <addison@schonland.com> >> >> This gem from Dow Jones - "Marchuk said they ejected two seconds after >> the >> plane hit the ground." >> >> In reference to the Su27 crash in Lviv. That must be some ejector >> seat.....could I get one for my Volvo do you think? >> >