Crew members, put a burning plane in the Dominican Republic, were awarded state awards.

Vladimir Putin personally awarded airliner crew members of "Orenburg Airlines", who managed to land in an emergency the plane was burning, and avoid disaster with perhaps hundreds of casualties (on board the aircraft were 375 people - Ed.).. State awards were given to employees 20 airline "Orenburg airlines", in particular, the aircraft commander was awarded the Order of Courage, and the co-pilot - the medal "For Courage".

Skilled pilots are put into action an example to other pilots, because, in spite of the urgency of the situation, the crew was able to minimize the risk of a plane crash.