Aircraft Captain speaking on the unsanctioned landing of the plane in an unused airfield, Amur region incident: "Despite eight years of flying the An-24, there lingers doubt regarding the crew's actions"
In a tragic turn of events, an An-24 plane carrying 48 people, including 5 children, crashed in the Amur region. The wreckage of the burning fuselage was found in the mountains.
The pilot of the ill-fated flight was Hero of Russia, Andrei Lamanov, who has a distinguished career in aviation. Lamanov, known for his bravery and skill, has flown An-24 and TU-154 planes, performed international flights, and even helped save the lives of 81 people in a previous emergency landing.
The crash may have been partially due to bad weather conditions, according to Lamanov. However, he also suggests that the plane could have become disoriented due to hilly, mountainous terrain, potentially leading to human error. Lamanov defends the reliability of An-24 planes, stating that they are very reliable airplanes, and much depends on the maintenance of the airplane and the training of the pilots.
The crash may not be entirely due to technical causes, Lamanov adds. He also mentions that he may not have been able to land the plane due to potential disorientation, possibly caused by descending below the safe altitude without knowing their exact location. Lamanov's quick thinking and technical knowledge could have been crucial in landing the plane in difficult conditions.
Two airline employees, two flight attendants, and two pilots, including Lamanov, were on board. Sadly, one of the flight attendants did not survive the crash. No further details about the flight attendant have been released.
An investigation into the crash is pending to confirm its causes. Federal aviation rules now outline requirements for pilots working in regions with mountains and changing weather, but the specifics of this incident are yet to be determined.
Lamanov, who has been awarded the title of Hero of Russia for courage and heroism shown in performing official duties in extreme conditions, has expressed his views on the An-24 planes being outdated. However, without more context or details, it is difficult to accurately represent his opinions on the matter.
The Antonov An-24, a Soviet-era turboprop aircraft, is known for its ruggedness and reliability. It has been widely used in various roles, including regional airliners and cargo transport. Despite advances in technology and safety standards, the An-24 remains in use in some parts of the world due to its durability and cost-effectiveness.
Our thoughts are with the families and friends of those affected by this tragic incident. Updates on the investigation will be provided as more information becomes available.
The crashed plane was an Antonov An-24, a type of aircraft known for its ruggedness and reliability in the transportation industry. Lamanov, the Hero of Russia pilot, flew the An-24, emphasizing the aircraft's reliability, but expressing concerns about its outdatedness. Another victim was a flight attendant, one of two who were on board, and no details have been released about her tragic fate. Investigations into the crash causes are pending, focusing on potential factors like bad weather, mountainous terrain, human error, and technical issues.
