Overview

• The Antonov An-24 lost radar and radio contact on its second landing attempt at Tynda after aborting its initial approach
• Mi-8 helicopters located the burning fuselage about 15 kilometers from Tynda and reported no signs of life during early aerial surveys
• Rescue teams are contending with steep, densely forested terrain that has so far prevented ground crews from reaching the site
• The flight operated by Angara Airlines carried 49 people, including six crew members and 43 passengers
• The Russian Investigative Committee has opened an official inquiry to determine what caused the aircraft’s fatal descent