Amur Region – A tragic air disaster struck Russia’s Far East on Wednesday as a passenger aircraft carrying 49 peoplecrashed near the town of Tynda in the Amur region, resulting in no survivors, according to Russian emergency authorities.
The aircraft, an Antonov An-24 operated by Angara Airlines, was en route from Blagoveshchensk to Tynda when it suddenly disappeared from radar during its final approach. The burning wreckage was later discovered approximately 15 kilometers from the runway, confirming the fatalities of all 43 passengers and 6 crew members onboard.
The Russian Ministry of Emergency Situations deployed helicopters and rescue teams to the crash site, which is located in a remote, heavily forested area. Difficult terrain and poor visibility due to harsh weather conditions have been cited as possible contributing factors, though an official investigation is underway.
Governor Vasily Orlov of the Amur region confirmed the loss and extended condolences to the victims’ families, declaring a day of mourning. Among the deceased were reportedly five children.
Russia’s aviation sector has a mixed safety record, particularly in distant regions where older aircraft like the Soviet-era An-24 are still in use. The aircraft involved in the crash had previously passed routine inspections, though the age and condition of the plane will be a key focus of the inquiry.
Authorities from the Russian Federal Air Transport Agency and Rosaviatsiya have launched a full-scale investigation to determine the cause of the crash, examining flight data recorders and communications logs.
This incident marks one of the deadliest aviation tragedies in Russia in recent years, raising fresh concerns over air safety in the country’s vast and remote territories.
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