A passenger on the ill-fated Azerbaijan Airlines flight that tragically crashed near Aktau, Kazakhstan, on Wednesday recorded harrowing footage of the moments leading up to and following the incident, showcasing the turmoil within the aircraft.
The Embraer 190 jet, en route from Baku, Azerbaijan, to Grozny, Russia, went down near Aktau after being diverted due to foggy conditions. Carrying a total of 62 passengers and five crew members, the plane was compelled to execute an emergency landing, resulting in the rescue of 29 individuals by emergency services.
Originally intended to fly northwest from Baku to Grozny, the aircraft deviated over the Caspian Sea before ultimately crashing near Aktau. Flight tracking data indicated that the plane strayed from its designated path, traversing the Caspian Sea and circling the vicinity where it ultimately met its fate.
In footage released by the Russian media outlet RT, a passenger was observed with a head injury, while another individual attempted to escape the aircraft.
Additionally, another video circulating on social media depicted a man praying moments prior to the crash, accompanied by the sounds of distress and the roar of the aircraft’s engines.
This video, lasting over a minute, has not been independently verified by opinionclass.com. As of now, the death toll has reached 38, with 29 survivors receiving medical attention; however, officials from Kazakhstan, Russia, and Azerbaijan have warned that these figures may fluctuate.
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A passenger on the ill-fated Azerbaijan Airlines flight that tragically crashed near Aktau, Kazakhstan, on Wednesday recorded harrowing footage capturing the chaotic moments before and after the incident.The Embraer 190 aircraft, en route from Baku, Azerbaijan, to Grozny, Russia, went down near Aktau after reportedly being diverted due to foggy conditions.
Carrying a total of 62 passengers and five crew members, the plane was compelled to execute an emergency landing, resulting in the rescue of 29 individuals by emergency services.
Originally intended to fly northwest from Baku to Grozny, the aircraft instead traversed the Caspian Sea before descending near Aktau. Flight tracking data indicated that the plane deviated from its planned route, crossing the Caspian Sea and circling the vicinity where it ultimately crashed.
In footage disseminated by the Russian media outlet RT, a passenger was observed with a head injury, while another individual attempted to escape the aircraft.
Additionally, another video circulating on social media depicted a man praying moments prior to the crash, accompanied by sounds of distress and the roar of the aircraft’s engines.
This video, lasting over a minute, has not been independently verified by opinionclass.com. According to the Kazakh transport ministry, the flight included 37 Azerbaijani nationals, six from Kazakhstan, three from Kyrgyzstan, and 16 from Russia.
Initially, Azerbaijan Airlines suggested that a bird strike may have caused the incident, but this statement was later retracted. The office of Azerbaijan’s prosecutor general stated, “We cannot disclose any investigation results at this time.”
“All possible scenarios are being examined, and the necessary expert analyses are underway,” the statement continued. Images and videos from the crash depict the aircraft descending rapidly before it exploded upon impact.
The current death toll stands at 38, with 29 survivors receiving medical attention; however, officials from Kazakhstan, Russia, and Azerbaijan have warned that these figures may be subject to change.
