Moscow: A Russian passenger aircraft operated by Angara Airlines has crashed near the China border while en route to Tynda city in China’s Amur region, with all 48 passengers on board feared dead. The aircraft lost communication with air traffic control shortly before landing, prompting immediate concern from aviation authorities.
According to officials, the incident occurred approximately 15 kilometers from Tynda. The aircraft had taken off from Russia and was scheduled to land in the Chinese border town. Authorities confirmed that the plane crashed during the landing phase and that wreckage has since been located near the site.
Initial reports suggest that all passengers and crew members may have perished in the crash. Search and rescue operations are underway, and a formal investigation has been launched to determine the cause of the accident.
Tragedy in Russia: An AN-24 passenger plane with 48 onboard crashes near Tynda in the Amur region. Sadly, all lives were lost.Cause of the crash remains unknown. Our thoughts are with the victims and their families. #Russia #AviationNews #Tragedy pic.twitter.com/NDIuLYntgn
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