Tragic Plane Crash in Kazakhstan: 38 Dead, 29 Survivors

A devastating aircraft accident in Kazakhstan involving an Azerbaijani plane has resulted in the death of 38 individuals, with 29 fortunate passengers rescued from the wreckage.

Reports indicate that the aircraft had 62 passengers and a crew of five onboard. Authorities have confirmed the loss of both pilots in the tragedy.

Recovery teams are actively searching for the black box to aid investigations. The passengers included 37 Azerbaijani nationals, six Kazakhs, three Kyrgyz citizens, and 16 Russians.

The flight was traveling from Baku, Azerbaijan’s capital, to Grozny in Russia’s Chechen Republic. Adverse weather conditions, including heavy fog, forced a change in the flight path.

Initial findings suggest that the crash was caused by a bird strike, which led the pilots to attempt an emergency landing. The aircraft caught fire immediately after crashing.