Overview

• The Antonov An-24 vanished from radar on July 24 during a second landing attempt at Tynda after an initial approach failed.
• A Mi-8 helicopter involved in the search spotted the wreckage 15–16 kilometers from the town and reported no signs of survivors.
• Regional governor Vasily Orlov confirmed there were 43 passengers, including five children, and six crew members on board.
• Dense forest and rugged taiga terrain around the crash site have hindered ground teams from reaching the fuselage.
• Russia’s Ministry of Emergency Situations and the aviation regulator have launched an official inquiry and dispatched rescue and recovery crews.