What Caused Russian Tu-154 Plane Crash? Pilot Error Or Technical Fault Likely To Blame

UPDATE: 1:08 a.m. EST - The Russian Tu-154 plane crash was likely because of pilot error or technical fault, the country's transport minister Maxim Sokolov said early Monday, ruling out terrorism as a cause. His comments were in complete contrast to earlier reports that the jet was technically sound before takeoff.