Authorities in Kazakhstan, Azerbaijan, and Russia are currently investigating the crash of an Azerbaijan Airlines Embraer 190 aircraft that occurred on Wednesday near Aktau, on the Caspian Sea’s shore. The flight, originally bound for Grozny in Russia's Chechnya republic, had to divert due to fog and tragically crashed while attempting an emergency landing. Among the 67 individuals on board, which included 62 passengers and five crew members, only 29 survived, as confirmed by local authorities.
Kazakhstan's transportation authority announced the launch of criminal investigations into the incident. Additionally, the aircraft's manufacturer, Brazilian company Embraer, is set to collaborate with the Brazilian Air Force as part of the inquiry. Preliminary reports suggest that the plane might have faced radar jamming and altitude control issues prior to the crash.
Tensions in the region have been heightened recently due to drone strikes and aerial conflicts, leading to suggestions that the aircraft may have been misidentified and struck by Russian air defenses, according to an aviation security firm. The Kremlin advised caution regarding assumptions about the crash's cause as investigations continue.
Azerbaijan's President Illham Aliyev expressed the need for patience amid growing theories regarding the crash, emphasizing the importance of awaiting the investigation's findings. Following the accident, Azerbaijan Airlines has suspended flights between Baku and Grozny, alongside similar routes.
This devastating event has raised numerous questions about aviation safety in this volatile region as officials and experts work diligently to determine the precise circumstances leading to the crash.
Kazakhstan's transportation authority announced the launch of criminal investigations into the incident. Additionally, the aircraft's manufacturer, Brazilian company Embraer, is set to collaborate with the Brazilian Air Force as part of the inquiry. Preliminary reports suggest that the plane might have faced radar jamming and altitude control issues prior to the crash.
Tensions in the region have been heightened recently due to drone strikes and aerial conflicts, leading to suggestions that the aircraft may have been misidentified and struck by Russian air defenses, according to an aviation security firm. The Kremlin advised caution regarding assumptions about the crash's cause as investigations continue.
Azerbaijan's President Illham Aliyev expressed the need for patience amid growing theories regarding the crash, emphasizing the importance of awaiting the investigation's findings. Following the accident, Azerbaijan Airlines has suspended flights between Baku and Grozny, alongside similar routes.
This devastating event has raised numerous questions about aviation safety in this volatile region as officials and experts work diligently to determine the precise circumstances leading to the crash.
