Dozens feared dead in Kazakhstan plane crash. - December 25, 2024
Dozens feared dead in Kazakhstan plane crash. - December 25, 2024
On December 25, 2024, Azerbaijan Airlines Flight 8243, an Embraer E190AR aircraft, crashed near Aktau, Kazakhstan, while attempting an emergency landing. The flight, en route from Baku, Azerbaijan, to Grozny, Russia, was carrying 67 individuals—62 passengers and five crew members. Tragically, 38 people lost their lives, including both pilots, while 29 survivors, among them two children, were hospitalized, with several in critical condition. New York Post
Preliminary reports suggest that the aircraft may have collided with a flock of birds, leading to an emergency situation on board. Survivors reported hearing an explosion and feeling shrapnel impact the plane, indicating possible external damage. Additionally, there is speculation that Russian air defenses, active due to regional military tensions, might have inadvertently targeted the aircraft. The exact cause of the crash remains under investigation, with authorities from Azerbaijan, Kazakhstan, and Russia collaborating to determine the sequence of events. The Wall Street Journal
In response to the tragedy, Azerbaijani President Ilham Aliyev declared a day of mourning, and Russian President Vladimir Putin extended condolences, offering aid to assist with the aftermath. Emergency response teams from the involved countries have been deployed to support survivors and investigate the crash site. New York Post
The aviation community is closely monitoring the investigation to understand the factors contributing to this disaster and to enhance safety measures, aiming to prevent similar incidents in the future.
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