Russian An-24 Crashes, Investigation Underway

A plane crash in Russia's Far East killed all 48 people on board, including 5 children, as it traveled from Blagoveshchensk to Tynda. Rescuers found the burning wreckage in dense forests on a hillside south of its planned destination. The plane, an An-24 operated by Angara Airlines, was reportedly almost 50 years old and had attempted a second approach to land when contact was lost. Authorities have launched an investigation into the crash, citing flight safety violations.

48 people were confirmed dead after a Russian An-24 passenger plane crashed in the country's Far East region. The plane's burning fuselage was found on a hillside south of its planned destination in the town of Tynda, near Russia's border with China. Regional Gov. Vasily Orlov announced three days of mourning in the Amur region, citing a "terrible tragedy." The cause of the crash is unclear, but adverse weather conditions and the plane's age (almost 50 years old) have been noted.

A Russian plane carrying 48 people, including children, has crashed in the far eastern region of Amur, with no survivors reported. The Antonov An-24 aircraft, operated by Angara Airlines, was flying from Blagoveshchensk to Tynda when it lost contact with air traffic controllers near its destination. Unverified video showed the plane caught fire as it descended into a densely forested area. Emergency officials found the burning wreckage, and an investigation has been launched into the cause of the crash, which is believed to have been due to an error during landing in poor visibility.