In one of Russia’s deadliest air disasters in recent years, all 48 people on board a Soviet-era Antonov An‑24 aircraft died after the plane crashed into a forested area near Tynda in Russia’s Far East.
The ill-fated flight, operated by Angara Airlines, was traveling from Blagoveshchensk to Tynda when it vanished from radar during a second attempt to land amid poor visibility. Among the dead were 42 passengers, including five children, and six crew members.
Emergency helicopters spotted the burning wreckage nearly 15 km south of the airport. Ground teams confirmed no survivors. Initial reports suggest that bad weather, combined with the aircraft’s age (built in 1976), may have contributed to the crash.
A criminal investigation has been launched under charges of air traffic safety violations, while experts assess whether crew error or mechanical failure caused the tragedy.
Amur Governor Vasily Orlov has declared three days of mourning, ordering flags flown at half-mast and promising full support to bereaved families.
