Awarding certificate of merit to pilot of training plane that had accident

In a very short time and the plane was in an emergency state at low altitude, falling very quickly, possibly endangering life, but Major Do Tien Duc calmly controlled the plane away from densely populated areas and parachuted safely.

The tail of the plane fell into people's fields.

On January 13, information from the Ministry of National Defense said that General Phan Van Giang, Minister of National Defense, has just signed Decision No. 129A/QD-BQP to award a certificate of merit to Major Do Tien Duc, Squadron Leader of Squadron 1, Regiment 929, Division 372, Air Defense - Air Force, for his calm and resourceful actions in handling unforeseen situations in the air, minimizing damage to people's lives and property. Previously, the Minister of National Defense decided to promote pilot Do Tien Duc from Captain to Major.

On January 9, while carrying out the training plan of Regiment 929, Major Do Tien Duc was assigned to pilot Su-22M4 aircraft number 5880 to conduct a training flight. When completing the mission and piloting the aircraft back to the airport, the aircraft encountered a technical problem and could not land safely. Major Do Tien Duc reported to the flight commander and received orders to parachute.

In a very short time and the plane was in an emergency state at low altitude, falling very quickly, possibly endangering life, but Major Do Tien Duc calmly controlled the plane away from densely populated areas and parachuted safely.

TRAN BINH

Source: https://www.sggp.org.vn/tang-bang-khen-cho-phi-cong-lai-may-bay-huan-luyen-gap-tai-nan-post722612.html