Tragedy over the Caspian Sea: 38 deaths in the case of aircraft crash close to

Tragedy over the Caspian Sea: 38 deaths in the case of aircraft crash close to

A tragedy over the Caspian Sea: at least 38 people lost their lives in the crash of a passenger plane in Kazakhstan.

A shocking misfortune shakes the nation! A passenger aircraft from the Azerbaijani airline crashed off the coast of the Caspian Sea and left a trace of destruction. Azerbaijan mourns the loss of the victims and the authorities in Azerbaijan, Kazakhstan and Russia.

The crash occurred on Wednesday morning when the plane crashed from Baku to Grosny, just 3 kilometers from the city of Aktau. There were 62 passengers and 5 crew members on board, including citizens from four different countries.

the passengers and the survivors

The tragedy affects people from different nations: 42 Azerbaijanese, 16 Russians, 6 Kazakhen and 3 Kyrgyz. Of the 67 people on board, 32 survived, including two children, who are now treated in the hospital in a critical condition. The first reports indicate that many survivors were bleeding out of the rubble, while others freed themselves out of the wreck.

The authorities have confirmed that both pilots, according to the first assessments, died in the crash. The grief for the deceased is great and the Azerbaijani government declared December 26th for the day of mourning.

cause of the crash: an emergency in the air

What led to this devastating incident? According to reports, an "emergency" on board was the cause after the plane was hit by a bird. Due to dense fog in Grosny, the plane had to change its route and carry out an emergency landing in Aktau. The flight prosecution services documented that the plane initially flew on the western section of the coastal section before it suddenly disappeared and reappeared near the Aktau Airport.

The Azerbaijani President Ilham Aliyev said that the aircraft changed direction due to the bad weather conditions and crashed while landing. In addition, the nearest airport in Makhachkala was closed due to drone activities, which continued to complicate the Situation. Strong GPS disorders in the region could also have played a role.

Aliyev warned of speculation about the exact causes of the crash and emphasized that the investigation is still in full swing.

The emergency teams work tirelessly at the scene of the accident. Firefighters fought against the flames caused by the crash, while 150 emergency services and medical teams, including specialists from Astana, provide the injured.

Azerbaijan Airlines has suspended all flights between Baku and Grosny as well as between Baku and Makhachkala to the end of the investigation. A hotline for the relatives of the passengers has been set up and the names of those affected were published on social media.

The investigation is already in full swing: A team under the direction of Azerbaijan's attorney in general has been sent to Kazakhstan to determine the cause of the accident. The black box of the aircraft was also found, which could help the investigators clarify the exact circumstances of the crash.