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The crash of a passenger plane going from Kazakhstan to Russia shocked the entire region. The accident occurred on Wednesday (December 25) near Aktau city. Kazakhstan Emergency Ministry has confirmed this accident. Major revelations have come to light during the investigation into the reasons for this incident.
Cause of accident: Oxygen tank explosion
According to Kazakhstani media reports, the crashed plane was Azerbaijan Airlines flight J2-8243. A total of 67 people were on board this plane. It is reported that there was an explosion in the oxygen tank inside the plane, due to which this accident occurred. After the explosion, the condition of the passengers started deteriorating and many passengers became unconscious.
Accident happened on the coast of Caspian Sea
reuters According to reports, the plane deviated hundreds of miles from its scheduled route and crashed off the coast of the Caspian Sea. Russia’s aviation regulator cited bird collision as a possible cause of the accident. Officials confirmed that the plane had lost control near the city of Aktau, resulting in the crash.
32 people survived, 38 died
There were 67 people on board, including 62 passengers and five crew members. According to the Deputy Prime Minister of Kazakhstan and media reports, 38 people died in the accident, while 32 people managed to survive. After the accident, immediate medical care was provided to the injured.
Azerbaijan’s President announced mourning
Azerbaijan’s President Ilham Aliyev cut short his official visit to Russia. He was scheduled to attend the summit of the leaders of the Commonwealth of Independent States (CIS). Following this tragic incident, the President declared national mourning on 26 December.
Further investigation and security questions
Investigation is going on regarding the causes of the accident. Officials have said that a detailed review of the flight’s safety standards and technical flaws will be conducted. This incident has raised serious questions on security measures in the aviation sector.
This accident is a tragic event which is a major tragedy not only for Kazakhstan and Azerbaijan but for the entire region. Deepest condolences to the families of the victims.