A Russian military transport aircraft crashed into a cliff in Crimea on Tuesday evening, killing all 29 people on board. Authorities are pointing to a possible technical malfunction as the cause of the disaster, marking one of the deadliest aviation incidents in the region in recent years.
Highlights:
- 29 people died when a Russian An-26 transport plane crashed in Crimea.
- The crash occurred during a scheduled flight over the peninsula’s mountainous terrain.
- Communication with the plane was lost around 6 p.m. local time.
- Russian authorities suggest a technical malfunction may have caused the crash.
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Disaster in Crimea
The Russian Defence Ministry reported early Wednesday that an An-26 military transport plane had collided with a cliff in Crimea, resulting in the deaths of all 29 people on board. According to TASS news agency, communication with the aircraft was lost at about 6 p.m. local time (1500 GMT) during a routine flight over the region.
Challenging Terrain
Crimea’s landscape is known for its dramatic mountains that descend toward the Black Sea. The area’s rugged terrain can complicate aviation operations, and investigators are considering whether it played a role in the crash.
Possible Cause
The ministry indicated that a technical malfunction could be to blame, though formal investigations are ongoing. No further details on the victims or the exact circumstances of the crash have been released.
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