Aircraft Carrying 49 Passengers Disappears During Flight Over Russian Territory
In a heartbreaking incident, an An-24 passenger plane operated by Angara Airlines went missing during a flight from Blagoveshchensk to Tynda in Russia's Amur Region on Thursday, July 24th, 2025. The plane, carrying 49 passengers and crew members, has been confirmed to have crashed, with no survivors reported.
The aircraft vanished from radar near its destination, the town of Tynda, after departing from Blagoveshchensk, approximately 360 miles away. The tragic wreckage was found in a wooded area about nine miles from Tynda by Russian emergency services.
The governor of the Far Eastern Russian region, Vasily Orlov, confirmed the news, declaring three days of mourning. The death toll stands at 48, including crew and passengers, with many of them connected to the Irkutsk region.
The plane was traveling a distance of roughly 570 km, and it was carrying five children among its passengers. The incident occurred during a flight of approximately 5 hours.
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The plane lost contact with air traffic controllers, and the cause of the crash is currently under investigation. The passenger lists and investigations are ongoing. Russian emergency services are carrying out a search operation in the area, facing challenges due to difficult terrain and weather conditions.
Our thoughts are with the families and loved ones of those affected by this tragic event. Updates will be provided as more information becomes available.
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[3] Meanwhile, the travel industry grapples with the aftermath of this unfortunate event, with families and loved ones in numerous regions, such as Irkutsk and beyond, left to cope with their loss.
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