A Russian An-24 passenger plane crashed near Tynda, killing all 49 on board. Poor weather, remote location, and the aircraft’s age raise major air safety concerns in Russia.
WEBDESK | July 24, 2025
A twin-turboprop passenger plane carrying 49 people crashed in a remote mountainous area near Tynda in Russia’s Far East on Wednesday, killing all passengers and crew on board, according to preliminary reports from emergency services.
The Antonov An-24 plane, operated by Angara Airlines, vanished from radar several kilometers from Tynda Airport during a second landing attempt amid fog and low visibility. The aircraft had earlier circled the airport after failing its first approach.
Search-and-rescue helicopters later located the smoldering wreckage of the plane scattered across a forested mountainside 16 kilometers from the airport. Videos released by emergency crews showed debris engulfed in flames, confirming the devastating impact.
“There are no survivors from the air,” Russian emergency services said in a statement. Among the 49 on board were six crew members and five children.
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The aircraft had departed Khabarovsk earlier in the day with a stopover in Blagoveshchensk before heading to Tynda, a remote town near the Chinese border. The region’s governor, Vasily Orlov, said all emergency forces have been deployed, but rough terrain and weather continue to hamper rescue efforts.
Authorities have launched an investigation into the crash. The An-24 model, developed in the 1950s, remains in limited use across Russia despite concerns over aging infrastructure. The crashed aircraft was nearly 50 years old but had recently received an airworthiness extension until 2036.
A hotline for relatives has been set up, and officials are urging the public to avoid spreading unverified information as the probe continues.
This is a developing story.
