Russian Plane Crashes in Amur Region, All 49 On Board Confirmed Dead
Fiery Wreckage Found: Russian Plane Crashes in Amur Region, All 43 Feared Dead
Tragic Crash: All 43 Dead as Video Reveals Wreckage of Downed Russian Plane.
By [ShugalNews] | July 25, 2025
A devastating aviation tragedy struck Russia’s Far East on Thursday as an Antonov An-24 aircraft operated by Angara Airlines crashed in the Amur region, killing all 49 people on board, including five children and six crew members.
🚨 Wreckage Engulfed in Flames
Dramatic visuals shared online show the wreckage engulfed in smoke and flames, scattered in what appears to be a remote forest area. A viral eight-second clip aired by RT (Russia Today) captured the charred remains of the aircraft, surrounded by thick smoke plumes.
Social media footage from helicopters showed the smoking crash site, confirming the total destruction of the fuselage, which reports say was already ablaze when first responders arrived.
🛬 Flight Disappeared From Radar
According to Amur region governor Vasily Orlov, the An-24 was en route from Blagoveshchensk to the mountainous city of Tynda, near Russia’s border with China, when it vanished from radar.
“Preliminary data shows there were 43 passengers, including five children, and six crew members on board. Unfortunately, there are no survivors,” Governor Orlov wrote on Telegram.
📍 Crash Site Located in Dense Forest
Emergency crews located the debris deep in the Amur wilderness, making the rescue and recovery mission challenging. Officials confirmed that the entire aircraft was destroyed on impact, with most bodies severely burned, complicating identification efforts.
Russia’s Ministry of Emergency Situations and civil aviation authorities have launched a full-scale investigation into the cause of the crash.
🛩️ Aircraft Details: Antonov An-24
The Antonov An-24 is a Soviet-era turboprop aircraft developed in the 1960s and still used by several regional carriers across Russia. Known for short-haul flights and rugged terrain compatibility, its continued use has raised safety concerns, especially after a series of past mechanical failures and crashes in remote Russian regions.
🇷🇺 Aviation Safety in Spotlight
This latest crash puts Russia’s regional aviation safety back in the spotlight, especially as older aircraft models like the An-24 remain in active service.
“Questions will be asked about how and why such an old aircraft was flying this route — especially in adverse terrain and weather conditions,” said an aviation safety expert.
📰 What We Know So Far:
- Aircraft: Antonov An-24, operated by Angara Airlines
- Flight route: From Blagoveshchensk to Tynda
- Fatalities: All 49 onboard dead (43 passengers, 6 crew)
- Children: 5 among the dead
- Crash site: Remote forest in Amur region, Russia
- Status: Investigation underway by aviation authorities
🔍 What’s Next?
The Russian Aviation Authority is expected to release a preliminary crash report in the coming days. Meanwhile, the remains of victims are being recovered and identified, with grief-stricken families awaiting formal confirmation.
International aviation experts are also watching closely, as aging fleets and aviation oversight remain a global concern.
