The crash of a passenger plane in Kazakhstan, traveling from Baku to Grozny with 72 people on board, has indeed been a tragic event. According to reports from Azerbaijani media, the cause of the accident was attributed to the plane running into a flock of birds. Bird strikes, while relatively rare, can be extremely dangerous, especially during critical phases of flight such as takeoff and landing.
When a bird or a flock of birds is ingested into an aircraft’s engine, it can cause significant damage, potentially leading to engine failure. This can result in a loss of thrust and control, making it difficult for the pilots to maintain the aircraft’s altitude and trajectory.
Investigations into such incidents typically involve examining flight data recorders, cockpit voice recorders, and conducting inspections of the wreckage to confirm the cause. Additionally, authorities often review airport wildlife management practices to mitigate the risk of future bird strikes.
It’s important to note that while initial reports can provide some insight, the final determination of the cause of the crash will come from a thorough investigation by aviation authorities. Our thoughts are with the families and loved ones of those affected by this tragic event.
Later there was information that the plane was diverted to Makhachkala airport due to thick fog, but the accident occurred only three kilometers from Aktu airport
<blockquote class=”twitter-tweet” data-media-max-width=”560″><p lang=”en” dir=”ltr”>BREAKING: Azerbaijan Airlines flight traveling from Baku to Grozny crashes in Aktau, Kazakhstan, after reportedly requesting an emergency landing <a href=”https://t.co/hB5toqEFe2″>pic.twitter.com/hB5toqEFe2</a></p>— RT (@RT_com) <a href=”https://twitter.com/RT_com/status/1871816067397693527?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw”>December 25, 2024</a></blockquote> <script async src=”https://platform.twitter.com/widgets.js” charset=”utf-8″></script>
