Russian plane crash – A Russian passenger plane carrying 49 people, including five children and six crew members, crashed today (July 24, 2025) in the Amur region of Russia’s Far East. All 49 people on board are feared dead.
Here’s what is known so far:
- Aircraft: An Antonov An-24 twin turboprop aircraft, operated by Angara Airlines.
- Route: The flight was from Blagoveshchensk to Tynda.
- Crash Details: The plane lost contact with air traffic control shortly before it was due to land at Tynda airport. It reportedly attempted a second landing before communication was lost.
- Wreckage: Rescue helicopters located the burning fuselage of the plane in a remote, densely forested and mountainous area, about 15-16 kilometers south of Tynda. Images released by state media show twisted debris and smoke rising from the crash site.
- Casualties: Preliminary reports from emergency services and the regional governor indicate no survivors. The exact number of people on board has varied slightly in initial reports, but the most consistent figure is 49 (43 passengers and 6 crew, or 40 passengers and 6 crew).
- Investigation: A criminal case has been opened under Article 263 of the Russian Criminal Code concerning violations of flight safety resulting in multiple deaths.
- Suspected Cause: While a full investigation is underway, preliminary observations cited by state news agency TASS suggest crew error during landing due to poor visibility is being considered a likely cause. The absence of a distress signal has also raised questions.
- Aircraft Age: The Antonov An-24 is a Soviet-era aircraft introduced in the 1950s. Many of these older aircraft remain in service for regional flights across Russia, raising concerns about their aging technology.
This crash marks a tragic event and highlights ongoing concerns about aviation safety in Russia, particularly with its aging fleet of aircraft and challenging flying conditions in remote regions.
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