First Footage Emerges from An-24 Crash in Amur Region

An-24 crash in Amur region leaves 48 presumed dead near Tynda as investigation continues.

The first footage from the An-24 crash in the Amur region has surfaced, showing the devastating aftermath just 15 kilometers from the city of Tynda. The aircraft, operated by Angara Airlines, was carrying 48 people—all of whom are now presumed dead.

Investigators Point to Technical Failure and Pilot Error

Authorities are currently investigating the cause of the tragic accident. Preliminary findings suggest a combination of technical failure and pilot error as the most likely reasons behind the crash. Search and recovery efforts continue at the remote crash site, with emergency teams combing through debris in hopes of retrieving the black box and additional evidence.

Second An-24 Incident for Angara Airlines in Two Months

This latest tragedy marks the second incident involving an An-24 aircraft operated by Angara Airlines in just two months. On May 26, at Kirensk Airport in Russia’s Irkutsk region, another An-24 suffered a major failure when its front landing gear collapsed during landing. That aircraft—also decades old at 51 years—overran the runway but miraculously caused no fatalities.

Aging Aircraft Raise Safety Concerns

The An-24 has long been considered outdated, with many units exceeding 40 or even 50 years in service. Aviation experts and safety advocates are renewing calls to retire these aging aircraft, citing increasing risks tied to mechanical failure and airworthiness concerns.

As the investigation into the An-24 crash in Amur region continues, questions remain about the future of such aircraft in commercial fleets.