Archive · 24 Jul 2025
Russian Plane Goes Missing in Amur Region; Search Underway
A plane carrying passengers in Russia has disappeared.
The plane was flying from one city to another when it vanished from radar screens.
It was carrying a mix of passengers and crew, including children.
Emergency services are searching the area, but it is proving difficult.
The exact number of people on board is uncertain, and there are no reports yet of the plane being found.
The plane is an older model used in Russia.
A Russian Antonov An-24 passenger plane went missing in the Amur Region.
The plane was en route from Blagoveshchensk to Tynda when it disappeared.
There were conflicting reports on the number of people on board; estimated between 40-50 people.
Search and rescue operations have been launched to locate the missing aircraft.
No distress signal was received prior to the plane losing contact with air traffic control.
- Who
- The plane carried approximately 40-50 people including passengers and crew, operated by Angara Airlines.
- What
- An Antonov An-24 passenger plane went missing.
- When
- Thursday, unspecified time.
- Where
- Amur Region, Russia, en route from Blagoveshchensk to Tynda.
- Why
- Reason for disappearance is unknown, under investigation.
Official Reports
Unofficial Reports
Passenger Count Discrepancies
Official Reports
Initial reports indicated 43 passengers and 6 crew members. The emergencies ministry estimated 40 people.
Unofficial Reports
Number of passengers: Around 49-50.
- Aircraft Type
- Antonov An-24
- Airline
- Angara Airlines
- Origin
- Blagoveshchensk, Russia
- Destination
- Tynda, Russia
- Passengers/Crew
- Approx. 40-50 people on board
- Region
- Amur Region, Russia
Sources
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