A tragic event occurred in the city of Aktau, Kazakhstan, on wednesday when an azerbaijan airlines plane crashed and ignited shortly after landing. The Embraer 190 aircraft, which was traveling from Baku to Grozny in Russia's Chechnya, had to be redirected to Aktau due to heavy fog in Grozny. The plane, with 67 individuals on board, including five crew members, went down near Aktau airport, causing widespread panic.
Disturbing images, allegedly from the crash site, have emerged on social media. The footage depicts the aircraft descending rapidly and exploding into a huge fireball, with dense black smoke billowing from the wreckage. Additional videos show emergency personnel at the scene, working urgently to assist survivors from the wreckage of the plane.
Kazakhstan's Emergencies Ministry has reported that 28 passengers have survived the incident, while many others are feared to be deceased. Rescue teams have been dispatched, and officials are engaged in efforts to locate more survivors and evaluate the overall damage. The precise number of casualties is still unknown as the search and rescue efforts continue.
The aircraft involved in the incident was an Embraer 190, a regional jet produced by the Brazilian manufacturer Embraer. This model was launched in 2004 and is intended for short to medium-haul flights, accommodating 98 to 114 passengers. The jet that crashed was reportedly around eight years old, which falls within the standard operational lifespan of commercial aircraft. The Embraer 190 is recognized for its reliability and is commonly used by airlines globally.
Investigators are set to examine possible reasons behind the crash, including the impact of weather conditions, bird strikes, and the aircraft's maintenance history. Initial reports indicate that a bird strike could have played a role in the accident, although further investigations are still underway.
The crash has not only rattled the local community but has also sent shockwaves through the international aviation sector. As the situation develops, authorities have promised to provide updates as new details arise.
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