The Ministry of Transport of Kazakhstan published a report on the collapse of the Azal aircraft, hit by the air defense over the formidable

The Ministry of Transport of Kazakhstan published a preliminary report to investigate the crash of the Embraer-190 airline Azerbaijan Airlines (AZAL) near the city of Aktau.

According to the published report, the dispatchers warned of the introduction of the “carpet” plan in Grozny; When trying to land in Grozny, the crew of the aircraft reported a strong blow and explosion in the area of ​​the rear seats; Most of the damage are in the keel and stabilizer of the side; The hydraulics and electrical wiring were damaged before the collision with the ground, probably due to external objects.

“The initial inspection of the preserved fragments revealed a lot of through and undeveloped injuries of different sizes and shapes in the tail of the fuselage, keel and stabilizer, heights and directions. Similar damage was found on the left engine and left wing of the aircraft, as well as on units and components of the aircraft .

“To determine the nature and origin of through damage caused by foreign objects, appropriate studies and examinations will be carried out,” the report said.

Recall: on December 25, 2024, the Azerbaijani Embraer aircraft, heading from Baku, fell under the shelling of air defense systems while trying to land in Grozny. The pilots managed to reach the driven car to Aktau, but when approaching the airport, the plane crashed. 38 people died.