World News: A recent aviation disaster involving an Azerbaijan Airlines flight has left the world in shock. The Embraer 190 jet, which was en route from Baku, Azerbaijan, to Grozny, Russia, crashed near Aktau, Kazakhstan, on Wednesday. Eyewitness footage captured harrowing moments before and after the crash, showcasing the panic and chaos experienced by passengers onboard.Flight Details and Emergency LandingThe flight, carrying 62 passengers and five crew members, was forced to make an emergency landing due to adverse weather conditions, specifically fog. Initially set to fly northwest from Baku, the aircraft deviated from its intended route, crossing the Caspian Sea before ultimately going down near Aktau. Reports indicate that 29 individuals survived the crash and were rescued by local authorities.A surviving passenger from the Aktau plane crash manages to capture footage of inside the cabin pic.twitter.com/shIblEmV1d— RT (@RT_com) December 25, 2024Eyewitness Accounts and Video EvidenceFootage shared by Russian media outlet RT portrays the frightening reality within the aircraft during its final moments. Disturbingly, a passenger was seen with a head injury while another attempted to escape from the plane. Another video circulating on social media captures a man praying as panic ensues around him, with the roar of the engine audible in the background. This video has yet to be independently verified.A passenger captured the final moments of an Azerbaijan Airlines plane before its crash in Kazakhstan. pic.twitter.com/OOJ5Wpagbq— Globe Eye News (@GlobeEyeNews) December 25, 2024Casualties and Ongoing InvestigationAs of now, the death toll stands at 38, with 29 survivors receiving medical attention. However, officials from Kazakhstan, Russia, and Azerbaijan have warned that these figures may change as investigations continue. The Kazakh transport ministry reported that the passengers included nationals from multiple countries: 37 from Azerbaijan, six from Kazakhstan, three from Kyrgyzstan, and 16 from Russia.Initial Causes and Official StatementsAzerbaijan Airlines initially suggested that a bird strike might have caused the incident but later retracted this statement. The prosecutor generals office in Azerbaijan stated that all possible scenarios are being investigated and emphasized that no conclusions can be drawn at this time. We cannot disclose any investigation results at this time, they noted.Witness Reactions and Community ResponseImages and videos from the crash site depict a scene of devastation as the plane struck land and erupted into flames. Eyewitness accounts reveal the emotional toll of the tragedy. A local woman who rushed to assist survivors recounted her experience: Ill never forget their look, full of pain and despair... A girl pleaded: Save my mother, my mother is back there
