Russia: Passenger Plane with 49 On Board Missing in Far East
July 24, 2025 – Tynda, Russia
A passenger aircraft with 49 people on board has gone missing in Russia’s Far East, according to reports from Russian news agencies Interfax and SHOT.
The missing plane is an Antonov An-24, a twin turboprop aircraft operated by Angara Airlines, a regional carrier based in Siberia. The flight was headed to Tynda, a town in the Amur region, which borders China.
✈️ Disappearance Details
- According to Reuters, citing the local emergencies ministry, the aircraft disappeared from air traffic control radar while approaching Tynda.
- The flight was expected to land in the early hours of Thursday, but contact was lost just before arrival.
📋 Onboard Manifest
Regional governor Vasily Orlov confirmed preliminary figures:
- 43 passengers, including five children
- 6 crew members
Search and rescue teams are reportedly being mobilized to begin operations in the heavily forested and mountainous region surrounding Tynda, where challenging terrain and weather often complicate aerial missions.
🛩️ About the Aircraft
The An-24 is a Soviet-designed regional aircraft widely used in Russia’s remote regions. Though robust in design, many in-service An-24s are decades old, raising concerns over operational reliability and maintenance.
⚠️ Ongoing Search
Authorities have yet to release details on the suspected crash site or last known location. There has been no official confirmation of the aircraft’s status.
This is a developing story.