Embraer 190 passenger jet crash in Kazakhstan
An Embraer 190 passenger jet crashed in Kazakhstan while flying from Baku to Grozny, killing 38 people. The crash is under investigation, with conflicting reports on the cause.
Key Points
- Flight was bound for Chechnya but diverted with apparent control problems
- Unverified video footage shows the aircraft hitting the ground and bursting into flames
- Reports suggest pilot changed landing site due to collision with birds or bad weather
- Survivors include 29 people, with children among them
Pros
- International investigation initiated
- Survivors being treated at nearby hospital
- Black box found for investigation
Cons
- 38 people killed in the crash
- Conflicting reports on the cause of the crash