Russian Plane Crash: A passenger plane that went missing in Russia has crashed, killing all 49 people on board. The AN-24 aircraft, operated by Russia’s Angara Airlines, went down in the Amur region near the Chinese border. At the time of the crash, the plane carried 43 passengers and six crew members. It was en route to Tynda when the tragic incident occurred.
Just Moments Away From Landing:
The AN-24 lost contact with air traffic control as it neared Tynda. Suddenly after sometime the aircraft vanished from the radar. After the search operation started the authorities deployed special team for locating the plane and also to rescue the passengers. The wreckage found almost 15 kilometers from tynda which was deep inside the forest. Flames and smoke were visible at the crash site when rescue teams arrived.
What Caused the Crash?
After the situation got reported the response team and also the rescue team rushed to the spot to douse the fire and recover the remains. According to the official reports, the weather conditions were unfavorable during the aircraft landing. As per the report the aircraft has been disappeared from the radar suddenly before the landing.
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All Lives Lost:
All 49 people on board died in the crash, including five children. Officials suspect that the passengers were burned alive as the wreckage caught fire. Authorities say the victims’ bodies were charred beyond recognition and may require DNA testing for identification. Investigators have launched a probe into the incident, and some are questioning whether foul play could be involved. Full details are expected to emerge in the coming days.