Archive · 24 Jul 2025
Russian Passenger Plane Crashes in Far East, Possibly Fatal
A plane carrying about 50 people crashed in a remote area of Russia.
The plane was traveling from one city to another when it disappeared from radar screens.
The plane, which was almost 50 years old, was found in a forested area.
Rescue teams quickly went to the scene, but initial reports suggest everyone on board may have died.
The cause of the crash is currently under investigation.
Authorities are working to find out why the plane went down and gather all the necessary information.
More details will be revealed as the investigation continues.
An Antonov An-24 passenger plane crashed in Russia's far east.
The plane was en route from Blagoveshchensk to Tynda.
Around 50 people were on board, including passengers and crew.
The plane, built in 1976, was operated by Angara airline.
Emergency services and investigators are at the scene.
- Who
- An estimated 43 passengers and 6 crew members.
- What
- An Antonov An-24 passenger plane crashed.
- When
- Thursday.
- Where
- In Russia's far east, near Tynda.
- Why
- The cause is currently under investigation.
- Aircraft Type
- Antonov An-24
- Airline
- Angara
- Flight Path
- Blagoveshchensk to Tynda
- Built
- 1976
- People on board
- Approx. 50
- Location of Crash
- 15 km from Tynda