Airplane disappeared in the Far East of Russia with almost 50 passengers

Airplane disappeared in the Far East of Russia with almost 50 passengers

Moscow, Russia-On Thursday, air traffic controls lost contact with a type of 24 Passenger Airplane, which promoted around 50 people in the Far Eastern regions of Russia. A search team was immediately mobilized, as the regional governor reported.

contact loss and search action

The local disaster protection ministry announced that the aircraft, which is operated by the Angara, based in Siberia, was disappeared from the radar screens during the landing approach to his destination Tynda, a city in the Amur region on the border.

passenger number and crew

governor Vasily Orlov indicated that according to initial information, 43 passengers, including five children and six crew members were on board. "All necessary forces and funds were mobilized to look for the plane," he wrote on Telegram. However, the Department of Disaster Protection put the number of passengers at around 40.

Current developments

This is a developing history and is updated regularly. Stay tuned for more information about the ongoing search and rescue process.