Russian new generation fighter jet crashes during tests

A state-of-the-art fighter Su-35 has crashed during tests in the Russian Far East.

The incident occurred on the runway of the airfield of the Komsomolsk-on-Amur Monday, Itar Tass reports.

It is thought that before takeoff, the fighter collided with an obstacle and caught fire.

The pilot managed to activate the ejector seat and survived. He was rushed to hospital with burns and other injuries. The fighter skidded off the runway and fell apart.

The crash has not yet been confirmed; with officials still refraining from comments.

According to Komcity.ru website, the fighter’s fuel supply system got jammed and the pilot could neither take off nor stop the plane.

The crashed Sukhoi 35 was one of only four Su 35s ever built.