Archive · 24 Jul 2025
Russian Passenger Plane Crashes Near China Border, All Feared Dead
A Russian plane carrying around 50 people crashed near the Chinese border.
The plane, operated by Angara airline, was flying to Tynda when it disappeared from radar and crashed.
Sadly, everyone on board is feared dead.
Officials are looking into what happened, with early guesses pointing towards the pilot making a mistake during landing.
Rescue teams are searching the area where the plane crashed, but the harsh environment makes it difficult.
An An-24 passenger plane crashed in Russia's Amur region near the Chinese border.
The aircraft was operated by the Siberia-based Angara airline.
The plane disappeared from radar while approaching Tynda, its destination.
All 49 or 50 people on board, including passengers and crew, are feared dead.
Authorities suspect pilot error and are investigating the crash.
- Who
- An An-24 plane operated by Angara airline with approximately 50 people on board.
- What
- An An-24 passenger plane crashed in the Amur region of Russia.
- When
- The exact date is not specified, but it occurred recently.
- Where
- Amur region, Russia, near the Chinese border, near Tynda.
- Why
- The cause is under investigation, but pilot error is suspected.
Early Reports
Official Statements
Landing Attempts
Early Reports
Plane crashed after the first attempt to land.
Official Statements
Plane crashed on second landing attempt.
- Aircraft
- An-24
- Airline
- Angara
- Location
- Amur region, Russia
- Destination
- Tynda
- Passengers
- 43 (as stated by Orlov), or about 40 (as stated by the emergencies ministry)
- Crew
- 6
- Fatalities
- All on board
