Airline Certificate Revoked Post Amur Catastrophe: "Angara" Now Grounded
In the aftermath of a tragic air disaster in the Amur region, Khabarovsk Krai, the Russian transport supervisory authority Rostransnadzor conducted an unscheduled inspection of Irkutsk-based airline Angara following the crash of an An-24 aircraft on July 24, 16 km from Tynda.
The investigation revealed several maintenance violations in Angara's activities. These included the issuance of maintenance documentation without the corresponding work being performed, the failure to use necessary tools and equipment during technical maintenance activities, and substandard maintenance practices, including falsified records. Additionally, the airline was unable to provide a complete list of measures to address risks and prevent recurrence of such incidents.
As a result, the Russian federal air transport regulator Rosaviatsia revoked Angara Airlines’ maintenance certificate, prohibiting the airline from performing its own technical and component maintenance work. Angara must now rely on certified third-party organizations for pre-flight maintenance and periodic technical maintenance of aircraft like the An-24.
The tragic incident claimed the lives of 48 individuals, with 13 of the deceased being residents of the Khabarovsk Krai. However, the specific technical cause linked to the crash has not been confirmed by regulators.
This is the first report of the number of casualties in the air disaster. The news was reported by Khabarovsk Krai Today news agency.
It is unclear if any corrective actions have been taken by the airline or the regulatory bodies following the revocation of the maintenance certificate. The location of the Irkutsk-based airline "Angara" was not specified in the provided information. Furthermore, the report does not provide information about any changes in the status of the maintenance certificate for "Angara" following the crash.
The incident serves as a stark reminder of the importance of rigorous maintenance practices in the aviation industry. The investigation continues, and updates are expected to be released as more information becomes available.
- In the realm of general news, stories regarding war-and-conflicts, car-accidents, politics, crime-and-justice, and accidents, such as the recent air disaster in the Amur region, continue to highlight the need for improved maintenance and regulatory practices.
- Despite the revocation of its maintenance certificate, it remains uncertain if Angara Airlines, the Irkutsk-based airline in question, has taken any corrective actions to address the maintenance violations that contributed to the tragic incident.
- As investigations into the air disaster continue, the public awaits updates on the specific technical cause of the crash, as well as any changes in Angara's maintenance certificate status, to understand if improvements have been made in the aviation industry's maintenance practices.
