No Survivors in Russian Plane Crash in Far East
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Antonov-24 with 50 onboard crashes near Tynda; poor visibility and crew error suspected.
New Delhi, July 24, 2025
In a tragic aviation disaster, all 50 people aboard a Russian Antonov-24 passenger plane perished when the aircraft crashed in the remote Amur region of Russia’s Far East. Operated by Angara Airlines, the aircraft disappeared from radar during its final approach to Tynda, a town near the Chinese border. The burning wreckage was discovered by an Mi-8 helicopter search team after an extensive search in forested terrain.
According to preliminary reports cited by TASS, early indications suggest crew error in low-visibility conditions may have caused the crash, though a full investigation has been launched. Officials are in the process of retrieving the black boxes from the aircraft to try to definitively establish the sequence of events.
This is one of Russia’s worst aviation incidents in 2025, and it brings back fears about the safety of Soviet-era aging aircraft like the An-24, which first flew in the 1960s. It still operates regional routes, especially in lightly populated or isolated areas that have poor infrastructure. However, there is increasing pressure to modernize because of the aircraft’s aging systems and incidents involving the aircraft.
Rescue and recovery was hindered by the remote, forested, and rugged landscape, hindering access to the crash site and identification of the victims. As their families mourn, aviation experts are saying more tragedies will continue to happen unless Russia accelerates its fleet modernization schedule and strengthens aviation safety in its vast and challenging airspace.
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