A Siberia-based airline called Angara-- An-24-- was reported missing after radar screens dropped off while approaching its destination. (Photo Credit: X)Russia Angara Airline Flight Crash LIVE Updates: Prime Minister Narendra Modi expressed condolences over the tragic plane crash in Russia, saying India stands “in solidarity with Russia and its people.” The crash occurred in the eastern Amur region on Thursday, killing 43 passengers — including five children — and six crew members, according to state-owned news agency TASS. “Crew error during landing due to poor visibility is considered a reason for the crash,” TASS reported, citing preliminary observations.
What happened? A Siberia-based airline called Angara– An-24– was reported missing after radar screens dropped off while approaching its destination of Tynda, a town in the Amur region bordering China, regional governor Vasily Orlov said.
What do the officials say? “All necessary forces and means have been deployed to search for the plane,” the regional governor wrote on Telegram. The emergencies ministry put the number of people on board somewhat lower, at around 40.
PM Modi, in a post on X, wrote: "Deeply saddened at the loss of lives in the tragic plane crash in Russia. We extend our deepest condolences to the families of the victims. We stand in solidarity with Russia and its people."
The Siberia-based airline called Angara– An-24-- was en route from the city of Blagoveshchensk to Tynda and dropped off radar screens while approaching Tynda, a remote town in the Amur region bordering China.
The plane, whose tail number showed it was built in 1976, was operated by the Siberia-based airline. The burning fuselage of the plane, which was from the Soviet era and was nearly 50 years old, was spotted on the ground by a helicopter, and rescue crews were rushed to the scene.
“Crew error during landing due to poor visibility is considered a reason for the crash,” TASS reported, citing preliminary observations.
A Siberia-based airline called Angara– An-24– was reported missing after radar screens dropped off while approaching its destination of Tynda.
Russia's emergencies ministry said that a Russian civil aviation helicopter had located the burning fuselage of the plane. The plane was found on a hillside about 16 km (10 miles) from Tynda, TASS reported.
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