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Azerbaijan Airlines plane crashes during emergency landing in Kazakhstan
An Azerbaijan Airlines Embraer ERJ-190AR aircraft crashed at Aktau Airport in Kazakhstan while attempting an emergency landing. The plane, registered as 4K-AZ65, was carrying 67 passengers and five crew members at the time. Some media reports suggest that the number of passengers exceeded 100, with over 60 identified as Russian citizens.
Photo: Frame from video
The flight, which departed from Baku and was en route to Grozny, requested emergency landing clearance at the nearest airport prior to the crash. According to Kazakhstan's Emergency Situations Ministry, the crash site was engulfed in flames; however, reports confirm there are survivors among those onboard.
Footage of the crash, showing the dramatic scene at the airport, has circulated widely online. Authorities have launched an investigation to determine the cause of the incident and assess the condition of the survivors.
Preliminary findings suggest the crash may have been caused by a collision with a flock of birds.
Further updates on the status of the passengers and crew are expected as emergency services continue their work at the site.
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