Tragedy in Russia's Far East: Angara passenger plane crashes with dozens onboard

A major aviation disaster unfolded in Russia's Far East on Thursday as an Angara Airlines passenger aircraft, carrying approximately 40 to 50 people including children, crashed while attempting to land near the remote town of Tynda in the Amur region. The incident triggered an urgent and expansive rescue operation involving emergency response teams.

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The aircraft, identified as an Antonov An-24 operated by the Siberia-based carrier Angara, lost contact with air traffic controllers shortly before reaching its destination. Reports indicate that the plane was making a second attempt to land after an initial failed approach when it disappeared from radar.

Shortly after, rescue personnel located the charred remains of the plane’s fuselage, confirming a crash. The wreckage was discovered minutes after communication was lost, indicating a sudden and catastrophic failure. The circumstances leading to the crash remain under investigation.

Preliminary figures released by the Amur regional governor Vasily Orlov noted 43 passengers, including five children, along with six crew members were aboard the ill-fated flight. However, Russia’s Emergencies Ministry reported a slightly different count, estimating around 40 people in total.

This incident comes less than a year after a helicopter went missing in the same region, raising broader concerns about air safety in remote and often difficult-to-navigate parts of Russia.

Authorities are continuing recovery efforts and an investigation is underway to determine the cause of the crash.