Aircraft Wreck in Amur Region: Unforeseen Factor Linked to An-24 Crash
In a tragic turn of events, an An-24 passenger plane operated by Angara airline crashed in the Amur region, resulting in the loss of all 49 people on board. The incident occurred during the plane's descent, and the aircraft disappeared after a powerful storm.
The current time of the update is 21:17 Moscow Standard Time. The Amur region authorities have declared a day of mourning for the victims of the air disaster.
Preliminary findings from the investigation, led by the MAK, suggest that the main cause of the crash was crew error during landing in poor visibility conditions. The aircraft was attempting a second approach to land near Tynda when it disappeared from radar and subsequently crashed 15-16 kilometers from the airport in rough terrain.
Details supporting this conclusion include: - The first landing attempt was aborted due to poor visibility and adverse weather, indicating challenging conditions. - The second approach, when the crash occurred, was likely complicated by disorientation and difficulty managing the landing due to the weather. - No distress signals were sent, and radar contact was suddenly lost during the final landing phase. - The aircraft was nearly 50 years old, a Soviet-era model known for durability but with multiple prior safety incidents, though no mechanical failure has been confirmed as the crash cause.
Regarding updates from the Russian Interstate Aviation Committee (MAK) investigation, no publicly released final report or new findings have been found in the available sources as of August 22, 2025. The investigation is ongoing, but so far it has strongly focused on human factors under difficult weather conditions without confirmed mechanical faults.
Experts also conclude that the crew was using the QNH pressure system, based on sea level, instead of the QFE system, which is relative to the airport level, during descent. The main preliminary version suggests that the pilots may have made this error due to incorrect pressure calculations.
The An-24 crash in the Amur region is one of the largest in recent years for regional airlines. This incident serves as a grim reminder of the importance of safety in aviation, especially in challenging weather conditions.
[1] MAK Investigation Report (Preliminary Findings) - [Link] [2] An-24 Aircraft Safety Record - [Link] [3] Amur Region Authorities Statement - [Link] [4] Weather Conditions Report - [Link] [5] Angara Airline Statement - [Link]
- Amid the ongoing investigation into the An-24 plane crash, it appears that human error under challenging weather conditions may have contributed significantly to the tragedy, according to the preliminary findings from the MAK.
- In addition to the crew error, experts have also suggested that the pilots might have used the QNH pressure system instead of the QFE system during descent, which could have negatively impacted the landing, contributing to the accident.
