Solving the Mystery of the Death of Yuri Gagarin and Vladimir Seryogin

An article on Habr presents a new theory regarding the causes of the plane crash on March 27, 1968, which claimed the lives of Yuri Gagarin and Vladimir Seryogin. The author argues that the tragedy was the result of several combined factors: the critical health condition of Seryogin, flaws in the ergonomics of the MiG-15UTI cockpit instrument layout, and a spatial illusion experienced by Gagarin upon entering cloud cover. These circumstances, according to the author, led to a loss of control and the subsequent collision with the ground. This hypothesis supplements existing official and alternative theories of the crash, focusing on the human factor and technical design flaws of the aircraft at the time. The article offers a critical look at historical events, emphasizing the importance of ergonomic analysis and medical oversight in aviation.