Soviet-Era Plane Crashes in Russia’s Far East, Killing 48
An Antonov An-24 plane crashed in Russia’s Far East on Thursday, killing all 48 people onboard. The aircraft, built in 1976, was on a flight from Blagoveshchensk to Tynda when it disappeared from radar during a second landing attempt.
A search helicopter later found the burning wreckage in a dense forest. The regional governor and federal investigators confirmed there were no survivors. Among the dead were 42 passengers, including five children, and six crew members.
The aircraft, operated by Angara Airlines, had passed a recent safety check but had faced four minor incidents since 2018. Authorities launched a criminal investigation for suspected safety violations.
The crash has raised new concerns about the continued use of aging planes in remote areas. Several countries, including North Korea, Cuba, and Myanmar, still operate the An-24 model.
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