Official report from Kazakhstan aviation authority

Azerbaijan Airlines Reports External Interference Caused Embraer Plane Crash Near Aktau on Wednesday

Dec 27, 2024, 12:26 PM

Azerbaijan Airlines has reported that preliminary findings indicate the cause of its recent plane crash in Kazakhstan was due to 'external physical and technical interference.' The incident involved an Embraer aircraft that went down near Aktau on Wednesday. Multiple sources, including the airline itself, have confirmed this initial assessment, emphasizing that the investigation is ongoing. The airline's statement reflects a consensus among various news outlets covering the event, which noted the external factors contributing to the crash.