A flight en route from Baku to Grozny crashed in Aktau, Kazakhstan, after the aircraft reportedly requested an emergency landing. The plane, operated by Azerbaijan Airlines, was carrying 67 passengers and five crew members at the time of the incident.
Kazakhstan authorities have confirmed that there are survivors from the crash, though details on the number of casualties have not yet been released. The airline stated that the accident occurred due to a collision with a flock of birds, which caused the aircraft to lose control.
Azerbaijan Airlines has expressed its concern for those involved and is currently cooperating with local authorities to investigate the cause of the crash. Emergency response teams were quickly deployed to the site, providing immediate assistance to the survivors and securing the crash area.
The incident has raised concerns about bird strikes, a known risk to aviation, especially during takeoffs and landings. The airline has pledged to further investigate the cause and provide support to the affected passengers and crew members.
This incident marks another in a series of aviation challenges that have garnered attention in the region, but it also highlights the resilience of the survivors. Authorities have promised to release more details as the investigation progresses.
