Airline praises pilots in crash-landing where both died but nearly half the passengers survived

Samir Rzayev, the president of Azerbaijan Airlines, emphasized the pilots' dedication in the face of tragedy, stating their heroism has "immortalized their names in history."

Despite the tragic accident resulting in 38 fatalities, including both pilots, nearly half of the 67 passengers survived, thanks to the crew's valiant actions.

Kazakhstan's Senate Chairman noted that the cause of the crash remains unknown, as investigations are ongoing into the incident that involved an Embraer 190 jet.

Preliminary reports indicate a bird strike may have triggered an emergency, prompting the flight to divert before the crash landing near Aktau, Kazakhstan.

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