The crash of Azerbaijan Airlines flight near Aktau city in Kazakhstan has shaken the aviation sector. Death of 38 out of 67 passengers has been confirmed in this accident. Initial reports said the accident was caused by a bird strike, which ruptured the plane’s oxygen tank. However, after new video footage surfaced, this incident has become even more complex and mysterious.
Was the accident caused by a bird?
Azerbaijan Airlines embraer 190 The flight, which was en route from Baku to Russia’s Gronji Airport, was attempting an emergency landing near Aktau before the crash. The Russian Aviation Department had claimed in the initial investigation that the cause of the plane’s crash was due to collision with birds. But, now the video footage that has surfaced has raised questions on this theory.
Shrapnel-like marks were found in the rear of the plane, which did not appear to be caused by a bird strike. Experts believe that it looks like an explosive or missile attack.
Incident related to drone attack at the time of the accident
The timing of this incident also raises doubts. At the time of the incident, Russian air defense systems were reportedly responding to a Ukrainian drone attack. During this time the pilots mayday call (emergency signal) was sent. According to BNO News report, missiles were being fired by the Russian Air Force at the same time. Now the question is arising whether the Russian Army shot down this aircraft by mistake considering it to be a Ukrainian drone?
What do the video reports say?
In the video which is becoming increasingly viral on social media, clear marks are visible on the rear part of the plane. Aviation experts attributed these marks to a bird strike rather than a normal bird strike. effects of shrapnel or any explosive Identified as.
Video posted by BNO News indicated that the crash may not have been an accident.
“The pilots sent an emergency signal while the Russian air defense system was activated. In such a situation, it is natural to have doubts,” BNO News said.
Big questions related to the accident
This accident has raised many new questions:
- Was this really an incident of bird collision?
- Did the Russian military shoot it down by mistake?
- Was there a technical fault on the plane that was initially ignored?
- Was this an unforced error in the midst of the Ukraine-Russia war?
What are the experts saying?
Aviation security experts and defense analysts are calling for an in-depth investigation into the incident. He says that there should be a clear investigation into the role of the Russian Air Force and other related agencies in this matter.
When the Deputy Prime Minister of Kazakhstan was asked about this incident, he clearly said:
“I don’t have the courage to say anything directly on this matter. But we should be fully prepared for the investigation.”
Questions on international aviation security
This incident has once again raised questions on aviation safety at the international level. Are aviation safety standards relaxed during wartime? Are air defense system activities posing a threat to commercial flights?
Social media and international reaction
People are making many speculations about this incident on social media platforms. Some people are considering it a mere accident, while some are calling it a side effect of the Russia-Ukraine conflict.
International reactions:
- Ukraine has not yet issued any official statement in this matter.
- Russia has assured an investigation into the accident, but did not rule out the possibility of a missile attack.
- The International Aviation Organization (ICAO) has expressed deep concern over this incident.
The plane crash in Kazakhstan has raised serious concerns about aviation safety, the impact of the Russia-Ukraine war, and the safety of commercial flights. Until a detailed investigation is conducted, various theories and speculations will continue on this matter.
It will be very important to see whether this was a normal accident or indeed an unexpected tragedy, the result of a major mistake.
