Kazakhstan's Ministry of Emergency Situations reported that the Azerbaijan Airlines aircraft crashed near Aktau, with 69 onboard and 29 survivors, some in critical condition.
Kazakh authorities are investigating the crash, focusing on a potential bird strike, mechanical failure, and the decision to reroute due to fog in Grozny.
Azerbaijan Airlines confirmed that the Embraer 190 aircraft was on an emergency landing approach two miles from Aktau when the incident occurred.
The crash, involving passengers from Azerbaijan, Kazakhstan, Kyrgyzstan, and Russia, raises serious safety concerns regarding flight rerouting in adverse weather conditions.
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