Another tragic chapter in Russia’s aviation history unfolded today when an aging Antonov An-24 crashed during landing in the Amur region. The Soviet-era turboprop, operated by Angara Airlines, carried 49 souls – including five children – when it disappeared from radar in poor weather conditions near Tynda airport.
Emergency teams discovered the burning wreckage on a forested mountainside, with aerial surveys confirming no survivors. The aircraft had undergone routine maintenance just hours before the crash at its Blagoveshchensk stopover, with technicians clearing it as airworthy. Aviation experts note the An-24’s continued use in remote Russian regions despite being designed in the 1950s.
This incident renews concerns about Russia’s aging civilian fleet and challenging operating environments. The investigation will focus on whether mountainous terrain, weather conditions, mechanical failure, or human factors contributed to the tragedy. The aircraft’s black boxes may provide crucial answers in coming weeks.
