What is known about a plane crash in Kazakhstan that killed 38 of 67 people on board
An Azerbaijani airliner has crashed in Kazakhstan after being diverted, killing 38 of 67 people on board. Some experts alleged that the plane went down after being hit by Russian air defense systems. Some things to know about the crash and the speculation about a possible cause:
Investigation into Deadly Azerbaijan Plane Crash Begins. Here’s What We Know So Far
T hursday is an official day of mourning in Azerbaijan as an investigation is underway to determine what caused an airplane carrying 67 passengers to crash on Christmas Day in Kazakhstan, killing 38 and leaving at least 29 survivors. Video posted by CNN shows the plane crash-landing, exploding into a fireball and plumes of black smoke.
Plane Crash Investigators Focus on Russian Air Defenses as Possible Cause
Russian aviation authorities said the Azerbaijan Airlines plane had hit a flock of birds. But some experts cast doubt on that account, pointing to footage showing apparent holes in the fuselage.
Russian anti-aircraft system may have struck Azerbaijan plane that crashed: US official
There are early indications that a Russian anti-aircraft system may have struck the Azerbaijan Airlines plane that crashed in Kazakhstan, a U.S. official told ABC News.
Authorities investigate cause of Azerbaijan Airlines crash that killed 38
The flight was en route from the Azerbaijani capital of Baku to Grozny, in Russia’s south, when it diverted and attempted an emergency landing in Kazakhstan.
Speculation mounts over cause of Azerbaijan Airlines plane crash that left at least 38 dead
Azerbaijan held a day of mourning on Thursday for the dozens of victims of an airliner crash in Kazakhstan, as questions were being asked over the cause of the disaster.
Azeri Plane Hit by Russia Air Defense Before Crash, Caliber Says
Azerbaijan Airlines’ Embraer SA 190 aircraft was damaged by Russian air defense systems near Grozny before it crashed in Kazakhstan during an attempted emergency landing, according to Azerbaijan government-backed Caliber news website.
Did Russia Shoot Down Azeri Plane That Crashed in Kazakhstan? What We Know
Thirty eight people were killed and dozens survived a plane crash in Kazakhstan while traveling to southern Russia, according to local officials, as speculation swirls online that Russia could somehow have been responsible for the crash.
At least 38 dead after Azerbaijan Airlines plane crashes in Kazakhstan
Kazakhstan officials said 38 people have died after an Azerbaijani airliner crashed Wednesday near the Kazakh city of Aktau.
Azerbaijan Airlines plane crashes in Kazakhstan, leaving 38 dead, 29 survivors, officials say
Aviation experts say Russia’s air defense fire likely caused Azerbaijan plane crash as nation mourns
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Pilots Died with Dozens of Others in Christmas Day Plane Crash, but They Helped Half of the Passengers Survive
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Azerbaijan Airlines crash: was this another military shoot-down of a civil aircraft?
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An Azerbaijan Airlines flight travelling from Baku to Grozny has crashed in Kazakhstan with nearly 70 passengers onboard.
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Christian community in Azerbaijan honors memory of Baku-Grozny plane crash victims [PHOTOS]
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