Russian authorities charge engineer after cowl-loss incident on Rossiya Superjet 100

An aircraft engineer has been indicted by Russian authorities following a significant incident involving the Yakovlev Superjet 100, specifically a Rossiya aircraft. The event occurred during flight operations from Vladivostok on November 15th of last year while traveling the route between Vladivostok and Blagoveshchensk. Damage to the aircraft resulted directly from an unsecured engine cowl being torn off mid-air. Investigations conducted by the Khabarovsk transport authority are ongoing. This incident highlights safety concerns related to maintenance procedures for this particular aircraft type.