Azerbaijan Airlines Embraer 190 Crash in Aktau, Kazakhstan
An Azerbaijani airliner crashed in Aktau, Kazakhstan, with at least 28 survivors out of 67 people on board. The crash may have resulted in over 30 fatalities. The plane made an emergency landing 3 km from the city after a bird strike caused an emergency situation. Mobile footage showed the aircraft descending steeply before crashing in a fireball.
Key Points
- Emergency landing due to bird strike
- Mobile footage shows steep descent and fireball crash
- Initial survival estimates revised upwards during search and rescue operations
Pros
- 28 survivors out of 67 passengers and crew
- Efforts of search and rescue operations helped reduce the initial death toll estimate
- Pilot successfully made an emergency landing after a bird strike
Cons
- Potential death toll of over 30
- Recovery of 4 bodies so far
- Possible GPS jamming affecting aircraft data transmissions