US EditionAging An-24 Crashes in Russia's Far East, Killing All 49 Aboard
NEAR TYNDA, AMUR REGION, RUSSIA, JUL 24 – The Soviet-era Antonov An-24 crashed during a second landing attempt in poor weather, killing all 49 aboard, including five children, officials confirmed.
- On July 24, 2025, an Angara Airlines Antonov An-24 disappeared from radar during its second landing approach and a helicopter later spotted its burning fuselage 16 kilometres south of Tynda.
- Many regional airlines operate An-24s decades old and face steep maintenance challenges, as Russia’s Lenta news service reported the aircraft’s certificate was extended to 2036.
- According to Orlov, 43 passengers including five children and six crew were on board, though emergency ministry officials suggest the number may be nearer 40, and helicopter crews saw no survivors.
- The Investigative Committee for Transport has opened a criminal case, Vasily Orlov confirmed all onboard were killed, and he declared three days of mourning in the region.
- Although Russia is moving toward modern jets, ageing Soviet-era light aircraft still dominate remote regions and their replacement demands significant investment, even as regional air travel demand grows with economic integration.
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All 49 people on board the aging Antonov An-24 are believed dead.Far East Transportation Prosecutor's Office/Anadolu Agency via Getty ImagesA Russian plane carrying nearly 50 passengers crashed on Thursday in the Amur region.The 49-year-old plane was an An-24, which had its service life extended to 60 years by Russia.The same crashed plane recently had four aviation incidents, including when it rolled off a runway.A Russian passenger plane that …
No survivors reported in Russian airliner crash
An Antonov An-24 twin turboprop operated by Angara Airlines crashed in the Amur region of Russia's Far East, during a short-haul flight between Blagoveshchensk and Tynda, resulting in no survivors.
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