A passenger plane belonging to Azerbaijan Airlines crashed during an emergency landing near the city of Aktau, Kazakhstan. The plane, whose route was changed due to fog, sent an emergency signal over the Caspian Sea before crashing. According to preliminary data, the plane decided to land after hitting a flock of birds. There were a total of 67 people on the plane, including 62 passengers and 5 crew members. Kazakh authorities reported that 28 people survived the accident.
Azerbaijan Airlines Plane Crashed in Accident
Azerbaijan Airlines aircraftWhile it crashed in Kazakhstan, en route from Baku to Grozny, it was diverted towards the vicinity of the city of Aktau, where the accident occurred. Kazakhstan Ministry of Emergency Situations stated that the plane crashed during landing and 28 people were rescued alive.
The Plane Changed Route Due to Fog
The route of the plane was changed due to heavy fog in Grozny. According to preliminary information, after the plane was diverted to Dagestan instead of Grozny, it had to make an emergency landing after hitting a flock of birds. It was learned that the plane sent an emergency signal over the Caspian Sea before it crashed.
There were 67 people on the plane
There were a total of 67 people on the crashed plane, including 62 passengers and 5 crew members. Kazakh authorities stated that 28 people survived and 5 people were in serious condition. It was noted that there were 37 Azerbaijani, 6 Kazakh, 3 Kyrgyz and 16 Russian citizens among the passengers.
The Plane Catched Fire After Crashing
Flames rose after the plane crash. Kazakhstan Ministry of Emergencies sent 52 personnel and 11 vehicles to respond to the fire. An operations center was established while rescue teams were working in the region.
Brazilian Made Embraer ERJ-190 Model Aircraft
According to Tengri news agency, the crashed plane was an Embraer ERJ-190 model, a short- and medium-haul jet produced by the Brazilian company Embraer. This aircraft is capable of carrying 96 to 114 passengers, depending on cabin configuration, and can fly up to 4,500 kilometers.
Statement from the Ministry of Foreign Affairs
The Ministry of Foreign Affairs expressed its sorrow after the plane flying from Baku to Grozny crashed near Aktau, Kazakhstan. The Ministry expressed its condolences to those who lost their lives in the accident and pledged to provide all kinds of support to our Azerbaijani and Kazakh brothers.
Condolence Message from Vladimir Putin
Russian President Vladimir Putin expressed his condolences to Azerbaijani President Ilham Aliyev for those who lost their lives in the plane crash. Kremlin Spokesperson Dmitry Peskov announced that this condolence message was sent.
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