Russia Plane Crash LIVE: Angara airline flight with nearly 50 on board crashes in Russia’s far east; no survivours, say local reports

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A Siberia-based airline called Angara-- An-24-- was reported missing after radar screens dropped off while approaching its destination. (Photo Credit: X) Russia Angara Airline Flight Crash LIVE Updates: A Russian passenger plane crashed in the eastern Amur region, killing 43 passengers, including five children, and six crew members, according to the state-owned news agency, TASS. “Crew error during landing due to poor visibility is considered a reason for the crash,” TASS reported citing preliminary observations.What happened? A Siberia-based airline called Angara– An-24– was reported missing after radar screens dropped off while approaching its destination of Tynda, a town in the Amur region bordering China, regional governor Vasily Orlov said.Story continues below this adWhat do the officials say? “All necessary forces and means have been deployed to search for the plane,” the regional governor wrote on Telegram. The emergencies ministry put the number of people on board somewhat lower, at around 40.Live UpdatesStay updated with the latest - Click here to follow us on Instagram© IE Online Media Services Pvt LtdTags:Russia