38 killed after Russia-bound passenger plane crashes in Kazakhstan

Azerbaijan Airlines Plane Crash in Kazakhstan: Russian news agencies said the plane was operated by Azerbaijan Airlines and had been flying from Baku to Grozny in Russia's Chechnya

By: Express Web Desk

Kolkata | Updated: December 25, 2024 10:16 PM IST

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Azerbaijan Airlines Kazakhstan plane crash

A drone view shows the crash site of an Azerbaijan Airlines passenger plane near the city of Aktau, Kazakhstan, on Wednesday. (Photo: Reuters)

Plane Crash near Kazakhstan’s Aktau Live Updates: A devastating plane crash near Aktau, Kazakhstan killed 38 passengers while 29 survived, AP news agency reported quoting a Kazakh official. The Embraer 190 aircraft, operated by Azerbaijan Airlines, was on a flight from Baku, Azerbaijan, to Grozny, Russia, when it went down during an emergency landing attempt. According to authorities, the crash involved 67 passengers and five crew members.

The Embraer 190 was forced to make an emergency landing approximately 3 kilometers (1.8 miles) from Aktau, a city in western Kazakhstan. Disturbing video footage shared online shows the plane erupting into flames upon impact, sending thick black smoke billowing into the air. Emergency responders were quick to extinguish the fire and rushed survivors to a nearby hospital for urgent medical care.

Azerbaijan Airlines Flight J2-8243: Key Details

The ill-fated flight, identified as J2-8243, originated in Baku and was bound for Grozny, the capital of Russia’s Chechnya region. Due to dense fog at Grozny’s airport, the aircraft had to reroute to Aktau. Tragically, the journey ended in disaster during the emergency landing.

Authorities in Kazakhstan have launched a comprehensive investigation into the crash, examining possible causes such as technical malfunctions and other contributing factors. Russia’s Interfax news agency confirmed that investigators are exploring several theories to determine what led to the tragedy.

With agency inputs

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