An An-24 aircraft of Angara Airlines, the same model that crashed in Amur region of Russia. (Right) Aan aerial view of the crash site of the Antonov AN-24 passenger plane outside the town of Tynda | Reuters
(The Post News)- It has been reported that the burning wreckage of a Russian passenger plane carrying 49 people has been located in a remote forest in Russia’s Far East. Authorities observed no immediate signs of survivors during an aerial inspection, and all 49 people on board are now feared dead.
A statement posted by regional governor Vasily Orlov on Telegram confirmed that “the plane caught fire upon impact”, with many local news outlets citing anonymous emergency responders who speculated that difficult weather conditions likely contributed to the crash.
However, it is also important to note that the aircraft involved in the crash was reportedly manufactured nearly 50 years ago during the Soviet era. Despite its age, the plane reportedly held a valid airworthiness certificate extended until 2036. The exact cause of the crash remains under investigation, and authorities have not ruled out factors such as mechanical failure or pilot error.
AA Mi-8 helicopter dispatched by Rosaviatsiya, Russia’s civil aviation authority, spotted the burning fuselage on a steep, forested slope approximately 16 kilometres south of Tynda. The challenging terrain has made access to the crash site extremely difficult for rescue teams. Nevertheless, a heavily manned rescue operation is underway to reach the remote location.
Among the passengers were 43 adults and six crew members, including five children, according to statements from the regional governor.
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