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.