Plane Carrying 49 Crashes In Russia's Far East
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Almost 50 people including children are feared dead after a Soviet-era passenger plane crashed in Russia’s far eastern Amur region, state media reported on Thursday, citing local officials.
A day of mourning was held in the Amur region of Russia, Friday, following a plane crash which killed 49 people including five children.
Russia tried to push its aging An-24s past 50 years of service. One just crashed with dozens on board. A Russian plane carrying nearly 50 passengers crashed on Thursday in the Amur region. The 49-year-old plane was an An-24, which had its service life extended to 60 years by Russia.