- An Antonov An-24 aircraft crashed near Tynda in Russia’s Far East, killing all 49 onboard.
- The plane disappeared from radar during its final approach amid poor visibility.
- Emergency teams located the burning wreckage in a mountainous forest area.
A regional passenger aircraft operated by Siberia-based Angara Airlines has crashed near the remote Russian town of Tynda, close to the Chinese border.
According to preliminary investigations, the aircraft attempted a second landing amid low visibility before communication was lost. Search teams have not discovered any survivors, although ground teams are continuing their efforts due to the rugged terrain.
Russian Passenger Plane Crash Near Tynda Leaves No Survivors
Witnesses in nearby villages reported hearing a loud noise before spotting smoke rising from the hills near Tynda. Aerial footage shared by local media showed thick, dark plumes billowing above the dense Siberian forest, marking the area where the aircraft went down. The remoteness of the region is complicating rescue and recovery operations.
Officials from the Ministry of Civil Defence and Transport Prosecutor’s Office have confirmed that the An-24 was attempting a second landing approach when it crashed. While official numbers have varied, the regional governor confirmed that 49 individuals, including children, were aboard the doomed flight.
This tragedy has reignited public concern over the continued operation of aging Soviet-era aircraft in Russia’s regional aviation network. Despite being praised for their durability, planes like the An-24 are increasingly viewed as outdated, especially in areas prone to challenging weather and landing conditions.
Angara Airlines, a small regional carrier based in Irkutsk, has not issued a formal statement. Aviation analysts are calling for a thorough investigation, not only into the crash itself but into broader aviation safety practices in Russia’s Far East, where remote air travel remains vital.
The crash near Tynda is a sobering reminder of the risks faced in remote regional air travel. As search efforts continue, the nation grieves the loss of 49 lives and awaits answers.
“Aviation is proof that, given the will, we have the capacity to achieve the impossible.” – Eddie Rickenbacker
—This tragedy underscores the thin line between technological triumph and disaster in aviation.
