Kazakhstan plane crash: A plane belonging to Azerbaijan Airlines crashed in Aktau, Kazakhstan, killing 38 people
- Footage of a dying passenger saying allah hu akbar during the last moments of the flight
- During the chaos of the crash videos of prayers and other events captured.
A horrifying tragedy took place near Aktau that stemmed from the crash of an Azerbaijan Airlines plane which killed at least 38 people, while 7 people were fortunate to get out alive. The incident unfolded while the aircraft attempted an emergency landing at 3 km distance from the Aktau airport.
Medical assistance is being provided to these individuals while emergency services look into identifying further details pertaining to the incident.
Video of Last Moment
A video filmed by one of the people onboard and posted on social media carries a great emotional charge when the flight crashes. A person onboard repeats “Allahu Akbar” (God is great) as they notice the plane is about to crash.
Screaming and crying of the passengers to the cabin crew also accompanied by the video that shows yellow oxygen masks hung over their heads. Furthermore, in the background the seatbelt warning beep was also heard which added a serious flair to the frightening experience.
The final moments of the Azerbaijan Airlines plane before its crash in Kazakhstan were captured by a passenger onboard.
Aftermath also included in the footage. pic.twitter.com/nCRozjdoUY
— Clash Report (@clashreport) December 25, 2024
In another video that was apparently taken after the crash, the ceiling panel of the airplane was upside down while many panic-stricken passengers screamed for help. Such images alone illustrate the in-flight nightmare very vividly.
According to the AZERTAC , Azerbaijan State News Agency , the “black box ” from the crashed Embraer 190 passenger plane, operated by Azerbaijan Airlines (AZAL), was recovered near Aktau . The State Commission, established under the directives of President of the Republic of Azerbaijan Ilham Aliyev to investigate the causes of the plane crash.
Many world leaders including Russian President Vladimir Putin and President of Türkiye expressed his condolences in connection with the crash.
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