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Everything We Know About the Azerbaijan Airlines Crash

Lauren James
Last updated: 28 December 2024 07:13
By Lauren James 3 Min Read
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Wreckage of the Azerbaijan Airlines plane crash in Kazakhstan.
The wreckage of the Azerbaijan Airlines plane after the tragic crash in Kazakhstan © AP
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The Azerbaijan Airlines crash in Kazakhstan on Christmas Day left 38 passengers dead. The plane, registered as J2-8243, was flying from Baku to Grozny, when it attempted an emergency landing at Aktau airport.

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Survivors and Victims of the Azerbaijan Airlines CrashAn Investigation is UnderwayCommunity in Mourning

A video of the last moments has emerged. The plane’s final descent is captured on camera from inside the plane.

Survivors and Victims of the Azerbaijan Airlines Crash

The plane had 67 passengers. 38 passengers died in the Azerbaijan Airlines crash, while 29 others including 2 children survived. Rescuers rushed to the scene, pulled survivors from the wreckage and took them to local hospitals for treatment.

The Azerbaijani flag at half-mast in remembrance of the Azerbaijan Airlines crash victims.
The Azerbaijani flag flies at half-mast to honour the victims of the Azerbaijan Airlines crash. © AP

An Investigation is Underway

The crash was during an emergency landing.

International aviation experts and Kazakh officials are looking into every possible reason for the incident, such as weather, human error and mechanical failure. According to Reuters reports, external interference might be one of the factors. Survivors also heard loud bangs before the crash.

“I thought the plane was going to fall apart,” Subhonkul Rakhimov, one of the passengers, told Reuters.

“It was obvious that the plane had been damaged in some way,” he said.

“It was as if it was drunk – not the same plane anymore.”

Another passenger told Reuters that she also heard a loud bang.

“I was very scared,” said Vafa Shabanova, adding that there was also a second bang.

Azerbaijan Airlines said “external physical and technical interference” might be one of the factors, but stressed to wait for the final investigation results. Authorities are studying radar records and analysing black box data to find out what happened.

This incident raises new concerns about regional aircraft safety. Azerbaijan Airlines has a good safety record and is committed to reviewing procedures to prevent future accidents.

Community in Mourning

Families and communities in Azerbaijan, Russia and Kazakhstan are mourning the victims. Memorial services and vigils are being held.

People laying flowers to honour the victims of the Azerbaijan Airlines crash.
People laying flowers at a memorial for the victims of the Azerbaijan Airlines crash © AP

Our thoughts are with the victims, their families, and all those who have been affected by this incident.

If you have any personal stories, insights, or thoughts on the Azerbaijan Airlines tragedy, we invite you to share them respectfully in the comments below.

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By Lauren James
I’m a journalism intern at Travel Radar, passionate about writing engaging stories and learning more about the world of travel and aviation. With a background in charity fundraising, marketing, and communications, I’m experienced in creating content that connects with audiences.
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