Russian Antonov An-24 Crashes Amur Region, All 49 Dead

A twin-engine Antonov An-24 passenger plane operated by Angara Airlines crashed in Russia's Amur region near the town of Tynda, killing all 49 people on board, including six crew members and several children. The aircraft disappeared from radar shortly before landing and did not issue a distress signal prior to the crash, with the burning fuselage found on a mountainside about 16 kilometers from Tynda. Rescue operations have been hampered by the remote, mountainous terrain and an ongoing fire at the crash site. There are conflicting reports regarding the exact number of passengers, with initial figures ranging from 40 to 49, but officials have confirmed no survivors. The An-24 is a Soviet-era aircraft, over 50 years old, though it had a renewed airworthiness certificate valid through 2036. Russian authorities have launched a criminal investigation into the crash, treating it as a possible violation of air safety regulations.