A Russian An-24 passenger plane carrying 49 people, including five children, has crashed near Tynda in the country’s Far East. The An-24 aircraft, operated by Angara Airlines, went missing from radar while approaching its destination and was later found on a mountainside. Authorities say there are no signs of survivors. The flight had departed from Blagoveshchensk and was heading north. The crash is one of the deadliest in recent years for the region, prompting a full investigation.
Russian AN-24 Plane Crash
Emergency teams located the wreckage 10 miles from Tynda in the mountainous and remote part of the Amur region. According to local officials, all 49 people on board, including six crew members, are feared dead. The cause of the crash is not yet clear. Weather conditions are reportedly difficult. Russian aviation authorities and investigators are now heading to the crash site. Angara Airlines has not yet issued a statement. Recovery efforts are expected to take time due to the terrain.
