Horrific Azerbaijan Airlines Plane Crash in Kazakhstan on Christmas Day

The Azerbaijan Airlines plane crash in Kazakhstan on Christmas Day claimed 42 lives, leaving 28 survivors. The Embraer 190 aircraft burst into flames near Aktau, Kazakhstan, after a suspected bird strike caused an onboard oxygen tank explosion. The flight, carrying 67 passengers and five crew members, was en route from Baku to Grozny when disaster struck, sending a distress signal over the Caspian Sea before the crash.

Rescue teams responded quickly, extinguishing flames and transporting survivors to hospitals. Seven survivors, including two children, remain in critical condition. Tragically, both pilots perished, with a lone flight attendant surviving among the crew.

Azerbaijan’s President Ilham Aliyev and international leaders expressed condolences, while Kazakhstan launched an investigation to determine the cause and support victims’ families. Eyewitnesses and survivors described the harrowing moments as the cabin filled with smoke, leaving many unconscious. Authorities are examining technical failures to prevent future tragedies.


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