Russian Far East Plane Crash Kills 48, Investigation Underway
Russian Far East Plane Crash Kills 48, Investigation Underway
A tragic plane crash in Russia’s remote far east has left no survivors after an An-24 aircraft carrying 48 people went down. Rescuers faced challenging conditions, taking approximately an hour to reach the swampy crash site.
Emergency officials are currently investigating two primary theories for the disaster: pilot error compounded by poor weather conditions, or a technical malfunction. The ill-fated Angara Airlines plane, on its final approach from Khabarovsk, reportedly made one failed landing attempt before losing radar contact during preparations for a second approach amidst low cloud cover.
The Antonov 24 model involved in the crash is nearly 50 years old, a design originating from the Soviet era. While officials stated the specific aircraft had recently passed a technical inspection, Russia’s civil aviation authority notes it has been involved in four incidents since 2018. The crew hailed from Angara Airlines’ base in the Irkutsk region of Siberia, and several passengers were employees of Russian Railways.
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