These accounts align with a statement from the White House suggesting preliminary signs that Russian air defense systems might have mistakenly shot down the aircraft. Russian President apologized to Azerbaijan’s President, attributing this accident to defensive actions targeting Ukrainian drones while confirming multiple landing attempts at Grozny.
Sky News provided footage showing both scenes from inside and outside of the aircraft, highlighting physical damage incurred during these events.
The Embraer ERJ-190 with registration 4K-AZ65 was operating flight J2-8243 from Baku (Azerbaijan) to Grozny (Russia) carrying 62 passengers and five crew members. The flight diverted first to Aktau (Kazakhstan) due to adverse weather conditions before attempting another diversion to Makhachkala (Russia), aborting due to fog once more before returning towards Aktau.
During an emergency landing attempt at Aktau's runway 11 around 11:28 local time—approximately an hour post-aborting its approach—the plane lost altitude on final approach with its gear deployed. It crashed short of runway impact in a nose-down position, catching fire thereafter. Rescue efforts managed to save 29 individuals including all cabin crew; however, tragically, 38 bodies were recovered including both pilots.
The airline confirmed among those aboard were 37 Azerbaijani citizens alongside others from Russia, Kazakhstan, and Kyrgyzstan.
Kazakhstan's Vice Minister of Transport detailed how after entering Kazakh airspace, two turns were made near Aktau Airport before crashing during a third maneuver. The Ministry for Emergency Situations indicated receiving notice about incoming emergencies by 11:00 local time; ground impact occurred by approximately 11:30 followed swiftly by firefighting efforts extinguishing flames completely by noon-time markers outlined above - subsequent medical transports occurred shortly thereafter reaching hospitals while investigative teams arrived on-site too same day afternoon hours circa aforementioned timeline description frame reference contextually relevant reportage note included therein previously mentioned reportage disclosure itemization sub-section overview categorically referenced analysis review completion contextual synopsis articulation herewith conclusive iteration finalization documentation presentation finalized encapsulation briefing format closing procedural protocol notation documented explication terminal summary elaboration conveyed conclusion adjournment summary demarcation threshold delineation containment closure finality 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