The An-24 aircraft disappeared during its second flight leg, according to RT's findings.
In the early hours of July 24, Angara Airlines Flight 2311, an Antonov An-24RV passenger plane, went missing during its final approach to Tynda airport in the Amur region. The incident was initially reported by RT, citing a source in law enforcement.
The flight, which was en route from Khabarovsk to Blagoveshchensk to Tynda, carried 43 passengers, including five children, and six crew members. The aircraft made an unsuccessful final approach in poor visibility and was attempting a second approach when it disappeared from radar. Contact with the aircraft was lost at 13:00 VLAT (UTC+10:00).
The burning wreckage of the aircraft was found by a rescue helicopter approximately 16 kilometers from Tynda. The crash site was located on a mountainside with no survivors.
Governor Vasily Orlov of the Amur region has already deployed all necessary resources for the search, and search teams have been dispatched to the Tyndinsky district of the Amur region by the Amur regional center for civil defense and emergency situations. The rescue team had to use heavy machinery to cut a path to the crash site due to the absence of roads and challenging terrain.
Three days of mourning have been declared in Amur Oblast for the victims of the crash. The incident has sent shockwaves through the region, and the investigation is ongoing to determine the cause of the accident.
[1] Source: Various news outlets and official statements.
The incident has raised concerns in the transportation and aviation industry, as questions surround the safety measures in place. The financial implications of the crash are being assessed, as the airline may face lawsuits from the families of the victims. The sports community, particularly in the affected region, has expressed their condolences and support for the families of the deceased.
