Disastrous events have unfolded once more, while flying over Kazakhstan in an Azeri airplane en route to Russia, the plane lost contact further worsening the situation for the passengers and crew on-board. Search parties are actively working alongside local authorities to ensure an early search for everyone on-board. While the airlines have confirmed the event, they are still probing into the reasons as to how an airplane capable of carrying so many passengers was allowed to fly with such a large number of passengers in the first place.
The blackbox which would aid greatly in finding true information about the accident is also being searched for. Several passengers are also reportedly feared and expected to be dead, and as the area’s location forests and volcanos, international help is also being sought to further assist the airplane’s search and rescue efforts.
Weather alongside patches of areas with rugged mountains and terrain has only slowed down such efforts to find everyone stuck on-board, which has further complicated matters. While all other aid is being provided by foreign ministries, the aid from Kazakhstan's emergency department has already been confirmed.
The airline responsible for the accident extends its deepest condolences and has stated that they will fully cooperate with the authorities investigating the case. Russian and Azerbaijani officials’ help and support have since been sought by local authorities. Grief and indignation about this incident have been expressed in both Azerbaijan and Russia and even at the international level.
Authorities are working hard on establishing the identity of the people onboard, as their family members are waiting in fear for news. However, experts think that weather conditions, mechanical faults, or an error from the crew could play a role in what caused the crash, though this has not been verified. What has been established is that the investigation is ongoing.
This case has raised serious concern as to the current safety standards in effect against international air travel and how important thorough investigation on such cases is. Several more details will also develop over the next few hours while the authorities continue their work at the site of the crash.
