Antonov An-24 Crash Near Tynda Kills 49

A twin-propeller Antonov An-24 passenger plane operated by Angara Airlines crashed near Tynda in Russia’s Far East, with all 49 people on board—including five children—feared dead after rescuers found the burning fuselage and no survivors. The aircraft disappeared from radar while attempting a second approach to Tynda airport, reportedly during a go-around maneuver in difficult weather conditions. The crash site was located on a remote, forested hillside, which complicated rescue operations. Authorities have launched an investigation into possible flight safety violations, considering both crew error and adverse weather as potential causes. The incident underscores the ongoing use of aging Soviet-era planes for regional flights in Russia’s remote regions. Angara Airlines has not yet commented on the crash.