Passenger plane crashes near Aktau Airport, Kazakhstan, on Christmas Day.

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On Christmas Day, a devastating plane crash in Kazakhstan cast a pall over the holiday. An Azerbaijan Airlines Embraer 190, en route from Baku to Grozny, crashed during an emergency landing attempt near Aktau, claiming 42 lives and leaving 25 survivors with serious injuries. The scene was a harrowing inferno, with video capturing the aircraft engulfed in flames after impact.

Dramatic footage shows the moment an Azerbaijan Airlines passenger plane went up and down, before crashing to the ground early this morning in Kazakhstan.

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The flight, carrying 67 passengers and five crew, had been diverted due to thick fog over Grozny. Witnesses described the plane’s steep descent and nose-down impact, a terrifying prelude to the tragedy. Emergency responders fought the flames, rescuing survivors from the wreckage. Among the injured, 22 were hospitalized, some in critical condition, underscoring the gravity of the disaster.

Investigators are piecing together the chain of events, examining potential causes like bird strikes and technical failures. The incident highlights the immense challenges pilots face in severe weather and the critical importance of aviation safety standards.

Victims hailed from Azerbaijan, Kazakhstan, Kyrgyzstan, and Russia, leaving a trail of grief across multiple nations. Families now grapple with the unthinkable loss, while the global aviation community mourns alongside them. This tragedy is a solemn reminder of the fragility of human life and the enduring need for vigilance in air travel.

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The Azerbaijan Airlines Embraer 190 crashed near Aktau, Kazakhstan, just 3 km from the airport, on Christmas morning.

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