Rescue teams have located the wreckage of the Angara Airlines An-24 after it disappeared while approaching Tynda airport in Russia's far east. Investigations are underway as emergency services rush to the crash site.
Wreckage of Missing Russian Plane Located Amid Search Efforts
Wreckage of Missing Russian Plane Located Amid Search Efforts
Authorities confirm discovery of the Angara Airlines An-24 aircraft that vanished close to Tynda, carrying 49 individuals.
Rescue operations in the Amur region of Russia have taken a critical turn as authorities have confirmed the discovery of the wreckage of an Angara Airlines An-24 aircraft. The plane, which was carrying 43 passengers and six crew members, had disappeared from radar approximately 16 kilometers (10 miles) from its destination, Tynda airport.
The flight had departed from Blagoveshchensk, a city near the Chinese border, and was nearing the end of its journey when contact was lost. Amur's regional governor, Vasily Orlov, stated that "all necessary resources" were mobilized for search efforts, with a particular emphasis on locating five children who were on board.
Shortly after, emergency officials reported that a Russian civil aviation helicopter had observed burning fuselage at the crash site. The Amur civil defense center announced that the wreckage had been located on a hillside close to where the plane was last tracked. Rescuers are now en route to the site in a bid to assess the situation and provide assistance as needed.
The An-24 was in the final leg of its flight journey that initiated from Khabarovsk in the far southeastern part of Russia, adding further distress as families await updates about their loved ones. Authorities remain vigilant as rescue operations continue amid challenging conditions.
