Russian Plane Crash Today: All 49 Dead After Antonov An-24 Crashes in Far-East Russia
Multigyan • July 24th, 2025 • 3 min read • 👁️ 15 views • 💬 0 comments
Russian Plane Crash Today: All 49 Dead After Antonov An-24 Crashes in Far-East Russia
Update 24 July 2025, 13:00 IST — Russia’s Emergencies Ministry confirms no survivors among the 43 passengers and 6 crew on board Angara Airlines Flight 5006.
Quick Facts
| Item | Detail |
|---|---|
| Aircraft | Antonov An-24 (RA-46418, built 1976) |
| Operator | Angara Airlines |
| Route | Khabarovsk → Blagoveshchensk → Tynda |
| Crash Time | ~09:10 local time (UTC+9) |
| Location | 15 km SW of Tynda Airport, Amur Region |
| Fatalities | 49 (43 passengers + 6 crew) |
| Survivors | 0 |
Timeline of the Crash
- 07:36 – Departure from Blagoveshchensk.
- 09:00 – Second landing attempt in dense fog & rain; Runway Visual Range (RVR) below minima.
- 09:10 – Radar contact lost at 2 km from runway.
- 09:30 – Wreckage spotted by Mi-8 rescue helicopter; fire visible.
- 10:15 – First official confirmation: no survivors.
Victims & Crew Manifest
| Category | Count | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| Adult passengers | 38 | All Russian nationals |
| Children | 5 | Ages 2–11 |
| Crew | 6 | 2 pilots, 1 flight engineer, 3 cabin crew |
Full manifest (names withheld pending family notification) can be requested from Rosaviatsiya.
Probable Cause: Preliminary Findings
- Crew error during second approach in poor visibility.
- No modern EGPWS on 49-year-old airframe.
- Maintenance gaps due to post-2022 sanctions limiting spare-part imports.
- Black boxes recovered; decoding underway at IAC labs in Moscow.
Recovery Operation in Progress
- 120 rescuers, 15 ATVs, 3 Mi-8 helicopters on site.
- Debris field spans 500 m on forested slope at ~800 m elevation.
- DNA identification expected within 7–10 days.
Russia’s Aging Regional Fleet: Why An-24s Still Fly
| Stat | Value |
|---|---|
| An-24/26 active in Russia | 110+ |
| Average age | 45+ years |
| Routes served | Remote Siberian airports with unpaved runways |
| Safety incidents (2021-2025) | 27 non-fatal, 3 fatal |
Recent Russian Air Disasters
| Date | Aircraft | Location | Fatalities |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jul 2021 | An-26 | Palana, Kamchatka | 28 |
| Sep 2021 | An-26 | Keperveyem | 0* (overrun) |
| Jul 2025 | An-24 | Tynda | 49 |
Global Reaction
- President Putin: “Deep condolences to families… investigation will be transparent.”
- EU/EASA: Renewed NOTAM urging caution on Russian overflights.
- ICAO: Offers technical assistance; Moscow yet to accept.
FAQ
Q1. Is it safe to fly regional routes in Russia now?
Yes: Expect temporary grounding of An-24/26 fleet pending inspection.
Q2. Will families receive compensation?
Yes: ₽2 million from airline + ₽1 million from state per victim.
Q3. When will the final report be released?
Yes: Preliminary findings in 30 days; full report within 12 months.
