Plane Crashes

[T.C.]

Sounds like the pilot says 2,500 to me.

 

[XPan]

Azerbaijan Airlines Embraer E190AR, Baku to Grozny crashes
went down at Kazakh city of Aktau
25 Dec 2024

Azerbaijan Airlines Embraer E190AR crashes in Kazakhstan, 32 survivors

A tragic aviation accident occurred today, 25 December, when an Embraer E190AR, registered as 4K-AZ65 and operated by Azerbaijan Airlines, crashed near

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A tragic aviation accident occurred today, 25 December, when an Embraer E190AR, registered as 4K-AZ65 and operated by Azerbaijan Airlines, crashed near Aktau, Kazakhstan. The aircraft, carrying 62 passengers and five crew members, was en route from Baku to Grozny when it encountered difficulties. Kazakhstan’s Ministry of Emergency Situations reported that a fire broke out at the crash site, but recent information suggests there are 32 survivors. Emergency services have been deployed to the scene to assist with rescue efforts.

Flight J2-8243, originally scheduled to land in Grozny, was rerouted to Makhachkala before being diverted to Aktau. According to reports, the crew requested an emergency landing after circling over Aktau Airport. The exact cause of the crash remains unclear, but aviation authorities are investigating the circumstances surrounding the incident. Weather conditions and potential technical issues are being considered as contributing factors.

Azerbaijani investigators and Kazakh authorities are probing the incident, with possible causes still under review. Conflicting early reports included bird strikes and an onboard “balloon explosion,” though these claims remain unverified.

Emergency services responded swiftly, battling a fire at the crash site where the aircraft’s front was destroyed. Among the passengers were citizens of Azerbaijan, Kazakhstan, Kyrgyzstan, and Russia. Azerbaijan declared a national day of mourning, and President Ilham Aliyev cut short a visit to Russia, pledging a thorough investigation.

The tragedy marks a dark day for the airline and the region, with condolences pouring in for the victims and their families.

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A passenger plane flying from Baku to Grozny has crashed in Kazakhstan, with 72 people on board

The aircraft, operated by Azerbaijan Airlines, went down near the Kazakh city of Aktau, according to local news agency Tengrinews.

The plane carried 67 passengers and five crew members. Reports indicate there are survivors. Kazakhstan's Ministry of Emergency Situations confirmed that a fire broke out at the crash site.

The plane was originally scheduled to land in Grozny but was redirected to Makhachkala and then to Aktau, according to the Grozny airport press office.

Russian media reported that the crashed plane was an Embraer E190AR. Before the crash, the aircraft circled over Aktau Airport and requested an emergency landing.

Azerbaijan Airlines Embraer ERJ-190AR (4K-AZ65) passenger plane traveling from Baku to Grozny crashes near Aktau, Kazakhstan earlier today. There were 72 occupants including five crew members.

Six survivors are in critical condition. Pending any official confirmation, preliminary reports suggest a bird strike could be behind the crash.

 

[XPan]

Part II
Aviation Herald had a bit more information on the airplane crash, in which the last part is interesting.

Accident: Azerbaijan E190 near Aktau on Dec 25th 2024, touched down off runway​

By Simon Hradecky, created Wednesday, Dec 25th 2024 09:30Z, last updated Wednesday, Dec 25th 2024 19:14Z​ An Azerbaijan Airlines Embraer ERJ-190, registration 4K-AZ65 performing flight J2-8243 from Baku (Azerbaijan) to Grozny (Russia) with 62 passengers and 5 crew, had diverted from Grozny to Aktau (Kazakhstan) due to weather, subsequently attempted to divert to Makhachkala (Russia) but aborted the approach to Makhachkala due to fog before diverting to Aktau, where the aircraft attempted an emergency landing on Aktau's runway 11 at 11:28L (06:28Z) about one hour after the aborted approach to Grozny. The aircraft was turning onto final approach but impacted ground off the runway and caught fire. Rescue services were able to rescue 29 people alive. 38 bodies were recovered. Kazakhstan's Transport Ministry reported 62 passengers and 5 crew were on board of the aircraft, 32 were rescued alive. 4 bodies have been recovered. The airline reported there were 62 passengers (37 Azerbaijani, 16 Russian, 6 Kazakh and 3 Kyrgyz citizens) and 5 crew on board. The aircraft made an emergency landing about 3km (1.6nm) from Aktau's Airport. A hotline has been established. The airline published a list with the names of the occupants. Kazakhstan's Health Services report, 28 survivors were taken to hospitals, 7 of them are in intensive care. Azerbaijan's Prosecution General Office confirmed that 32 people survived the accident. A criminal investigation has been opened, experts are looking into all directions, are considering various scenarios and conduct the necessary examinations. The office is closely working together with Kazakhstan's Prosecution Office. Kazakhstan's Deputy Prime Minister reported 29 people are in hospital care. 11 of them received serious injuries but are stable, the others received minor injuries. 38 people have died in the accident. Asked about the holes seen in the remains of the aircraft he stated that even preliminary conclusions are not possible as of current. Forensic experts and aviation investigators have arrived on scene. The investigation will be conducted by Kazakhstan's Law Enforcement Agencies according to Code 344 of Kazakhstan's Law with collegues from other countries able to participate. Kazakhstan's Vice Minister of Transport stated, that the aircraft made two turns in the airport area after entering Kazakh airspace and hit ground on the third turn. As of current there are some political and military agendas and propagandas going on trying to blame the accident on a shoot down by air defense in Russia or attackers onto Russia, not identifying whether this should have happened in Grozny or Makhachkala. Photos and videos launched in Russia several hours after the accident show penetration of the aircraft's tail by shrapnel suggesting the shrapnel penetrated and went through the tail from left to right. Due to GPS jamming and spoofing in the region existing radar data do not tell the true flight path and can not be used to analyse the aircraft's problems.​

 

[Metrist]

This video shows the bullet type damage to the tail.

Kazakhstan Crash: Unexplained Breaches Found on Crashed Azerbaijan Plane​

 

[Metrist]

An aviation experts thoughts on this crash: a missile is the cause. 18 mins.

Azerbaijan E190 Crash | It was shot down over Russia and Crash landed in Aktau Kazahstan

 

[loreta]

An aviation experts thoughts on this crash: a missile is the cause. 18 mins.

Azerbaijan E190 Crash | It was shot down over Russia and Crash landed in Aktau Kazahstan

Did he just say that the Russians shot down the airplane?

 

[T.C.]

An aviation experts thoughts on this crash: a missile is the cause. 18 mins.

Azerbaijan E190 Crash | It was shot down over Russia and Crash landed in Aktau Kazahstan

His argument is that the plane was shot down by Russia. His evidence that it was shot down by Russia is that the plane was shot down.

Guy's a genius.

 

[Andrian]

His argument is that the plane was shot down by Russia. His evidence that it was shot down by Russia is that the plane was shot down.

Guy's a genius.

Don't know, but if i'd were to speculate what caused those holes on the plane, it could be due to meteors striking the plane, damaging one of the engines and probably the navigation system as well.

Of course there are no evidence on this matter, its just a speculation.

 

[Metrist]

Did he just say that the Russians shot down the airplane?

It sounded like he was pro Ukrainian, firstly. And then he said Russians and Ukrainians were both in combat mode - Ukraine flying a drone, and Russia with its missile attack, who were both in the region. And he said the Russians jammed the airspace and says because Russia didn't close the airspace, fault lies with Russia. So it's like a fog of war thing where both sides try to blame each other.
It's possible either could have done it.
I like the video, because of the info in it. If you look at the mainstream news, they're still speculating birds, ect. And trying to milk this incident for all they can. They only show pictures of the plane from a distance, and not even mention the possibility of a missile. Why hide this evidence? I already said to milk it... but Ukraine likes to hide behind civilians and they have the west's sympathies and the reporting is skewed towards Ukraine, but now, it is being concealed.