A passenger plane crashed in Russia’s far eastern Amur region, killing all 48 people aboard. The Antonov An-24 aircraft, operated by Angara Airlines, went down while preparing to land. The crash site was found on a hillside near the city of Tynda, over 4,350 miles east of Moscow. Emergency services responded swiftly, but there were no survivors.
The An-24 is a twin-propeller plane that has been in service for nearly 50 years. Russian state media reported that the aircraft’s service life had been extended to 60 years. This tragic accident has raised concerns about the safety of older, Soviet-era planes still in use.
Officials are investigating the cause of the crash, but no conclusions have yet been announced. The incident has shaken Russia’s aviation community and triggered discussions on the need to modernize the country’s aging fleet to improve passenger safety.
This devastating event adds to recent global concerns about the safety standards of older aircraft operated in various regions. Authorities are under pressure to take prompt action following this fatal crash.
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