Russian Plane Crash in Amur Region Kills All 48 Onboard
Tragedy struck Russia’s Far East as a twin-engine passenger plane carrying 48 people crashed while attempting to land near the remote town of Tynda in the Amur region.
The aircraft, a Soviet-era Antonov An-24 operated by Angara Airlines, was en route from Blagoveshchensk to Tynda when it lost contact with air traffic control during its second landing attempt on July 23. Emergency crews later discovered the wreckage engulfed in flames on a hillside roughly 15 kilometers south of Tynda.
Officials have confirmed that all 48 people onboard — including passengers and crew — perished in the crash.
Local authorities reported poor visibility and bad weather at the time of the incident, which may have contributed to the disaster. The crash site, located in a dense forested area, presented significant challenges for rescue and recovery operations.
A criminal investigation has been launched to determine whether flight safety regulations were violated. Meanwhile, Governor Vasily Orlov of the Amur region declared three days of mourning, as flags were lowered and public events were canceled in memory of the victims.
The crash has reignited concerns over the continued use of aging Soviet-era aircraft on regional routes across Russia, where such planes remain common due to their ability to land on short, undeveloped runways.
This incident is one of the deadliest aviation tragedies in Russia in recent years and adds to a growing list of aviation safety concerns in remote parts of the country.
