Archive · 24 Jul 2025
Russian An-24 Plane Crashes; No Survivors Found
A nearly 50-year-old plane called an Antonov An-24, often nicknamed a "flying tractor," crashed in Russia.
The plane was carrying about 50 people, including children, and unfortunately, no one survived.
This type of plane, built during the Soviet era, is known for being tough and able to handle harsh weather.
The airline is still using these old planes because newer replacements aren't ready yet.
The crash happened in a forested area, and the plane was traveling between two Russian cities.
An Antonov An-24 plane crashed in Russia's Amur region.
The plane, manufactured in 1976, was owned by Angara airline.
The plane was carrying approximately 50 people, including five children.
There were no survivors found at the crash site.
The aging Soviet-era planes, known as "flying tractors", are still in use.
- Who
- The plane was owned by Angara airline and carried approximately 50 people.
- What
- An Antonov An-24 plane crashed.
- When
- Thursday, no specific time mentioned.
- Where
- In Russia's far eastern Amur region, in a forested area.
- Why
- The cause of the crash is not mentioned in the articles.
- Plane Type
- Antonov An-24
- Airline
- Angara
- Age of Plane
- Nearly 50 years old, built in 1976
- Origin
- Soviet Union era
- Passengers
- Approximately 50, including 5 children
- Route
- Blagoveshchensk to Tynda
- Status
- No survivors