Kazakhstan continues investigation into AZAL plane crash near Aktau

Kazakh authorities are continuing their investigation into the recent crash of an Azerbaijani AZAL airline aircraft near the city of Aktau.

The press service of Kazakhstan’s Main Transport Prosecutor's Office told Russian media that investigative procedures are actively underway to ensure a thorough and objective inquiry into the circumstances surrounding the incident, Caliber.Az reports.

In its statement, the Prosecutor’s Office emphasized that, in accordance with national legal procedures, information related to the pre-trial investigation remains confidential.

“Details of the case will not be disclosed until the investigation is complete,” the office noted.

To recall, on December 25, 2024, Azerbaijan Airlines flight 8243, an Embraer 190AR, tragically crashed near Aktau, Kazakhstan, during an emergency landing attempt. The flight was en route from Baku, Azerbaijan, to Grozny, Russia, and carried 67 individuals, including 62 passengers and five crew members. Among the passengers, there were 42 Azerbaijani, 16 Russian, six Kazakh, and three Kyrgyz nationals. The crash claimed 38 lives, while 29 survivors were rescued. Of the five crew members, three tragically lost their lives, and two survived.

By Vafa Guliyeva