Lcrashed plane near Aktauin Kazakhstancurrently brings with it a series of unanswered questions. The aircraft, an Embraer 190 of theAzerbaijan Airlineshad started from Baku and it was headed to Groznyin Chechnya, with 69 people on board. At the moment, local authorities report 29 survivors and 38 victims. Investigators are examining various hypotheses to explain the causes of the crash, fromexplosion al birdstrike untilculling.
Plane crashed in Kazakhstan: shooting down hypothesis
As reported Ansaamong the theories that emerged in the hours following the tragedy is that of a possible explosion on boardperhaps due to a faulty oxygen tank.
This hypothesis is based on the damage observed on the fuselage, where some is evident fori which could result from an internal explosion.
The rescue machine activated immediately after the crash
Another investigative lead, advanced after the analysis of images of the wreckage, concerns a possible demolition. In fact, some holes on the tail and on the stabilizer have characteristics compatible with damage bullets or explosive fragments.
Ukrainian sources, however, suggest that the plane may have been hit while crossing an area at risk of attacksperhaps during defense operations against drones on Grozny. However, this theory has not yet been confirmed by official sources, like the others.
The other leads: Birdstrike or human error
Initially, local authorities had assumed that the disaster was caused by a birdstrikethat is, a collision with a flock of birds. However, this theory has been partly dismissed as there is no evidence that the engines caught fire, a common occurrence in birdstrikes.
Experts are also evaluating the possibility of technical or human errors but it will take time to confirm this. According to data from FlightRadar24the aircraft recorded anomalies in the GPS systems shortly before the crash. Furthermore, changes in altitude were detected during the approach to the airport Aktau: Perhaps an emergency situation was occurring on board.
Investigations and national mourning in Azerbaijan
The authorities of Kazakhstan and of theAzerbaijan they launched joint investigations to determine the causes of the disaster. A criminal proceedings it was opened by the Kazakh police for violation of safety regulations. Meanwhile, Thursday 26 December was declared day of national mourning in Azerbaijan.
The mystery surrounding the accident currently remains thick and all hypotheses remain on the table. The investigations, which began immediately after the tragedy, continue with the support of international experts.
Photo source: ANSA
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