BAKU, Azerbaijan, March 20. Kazakhstan is expected to finalize the technical investigation into the AZAL plane crash in the coming months, Vice Premier Kanat Bozumbayev told journalists following a joint session of Parliament, TurkicWorld reports.
"All necessary expert assessments from the equipment manufacturer, GPS trackers, navigation systems, and the aircraft producer have been received. The findings are currently being compiled and will be coordinated with commission members," Bozumbayev said.
Regarding the legal aspects, he noted that Kazakhstan is awaiting questions and conclusions from Russian authorities.
On 25 December 2024, an Embraer 190 passenger aircraft of Azerbaijan Airlines en route from Baku to Grozny under flight number J2-8243 was subjected to external physical and technical interference. After losing control in Russian airspace, the aircraft was redirected toward Aktau, Kazakhstan, where it made an emergency landing. Of the 67 people on board, 38 lost their lives, while 29 passengers survived.
For demonstrating high professionalism, bravery, and dedication in fulfilling their duties, the deceased crew members—Igor Kshnyakin, Alexander Kalyaninov, and Hokuma Aliyeva—were posthumously awarded the title of National Hero of Azerbaijan. The surviving crew members—Zulfiqar Asadov and Aydan Rahimli—were awarded the Order of "Rashadat" (Courage) of the 1st Degree.
