News Desk – A tragic plane crash occurred on Thursday in Russia’s Amur region. The aircraft, which had around 49 people on board, crashed while trying to land at Tynda Airport.
According to officials, the plane caught fire after crashing, and a rescue helicopter flying over the area did not spot any survivors. The update was shared by the regional civil defense and fire safety center, as reported by Russian news agency TASS.
The plane, operated by Angara Airlines, was on flight Khabarovsk-Blagoveshchensk-Tynda. Around 1 p.m. local time, the aircraft lost contact with air traffic control during its approach to land. It attempted a go-around procedure (a second try at landing) before going missing.
A rescue helicopter later found the burning remains of the aircraft.
There is some confusion over the exact number of people on board. While the regional governor Vasily Orlov said 43 passengers, including five children and six crew members, the emergencies ministry estimated around 40 people.
Governor Orlov said that all emergency services have been sent to the crash site to manage the situation and assist with investigations.
This is a developing story, and more details are expected to follow.
