Survivors of the Azerbaijan Airlines Flight 8243 that crashed in Kazakhstan shared their dreadful experiences moments before the aircraft met a catastrophic fate. As the plane neared Grozny, Russia, chaos erupted onboard when a mysterious banging sound alarmed passengers and crew alike, triggering prayers and panic among those unsure of their fate.
Azerbaijan Airlines Plane Crash: Eyewitness Accounts from Survivors
Azerbaijan Airlines Plane Crash: Eyewitness Accounts from Survivors
Dozens perished in the tragic crash of Azerbaijani Airlines flight, leaving 29 survivors who recount their harrowing experiences.
Zulfugar Asadov, a flight attendant, described the chilling atmosphere as he recalled the events from his hospital bed in Baku. His reflections were echoed by fellow crew member Aydan Rahimli and passenger Subhonkul Rakhimov, who all experienced fear and uncertainty aboard the ill-fated flight that took off from Baku with 67 individuals aboard. The flight abruptly crashed into the Caspian Sea, engulfing the area in flames and smoke, claiming numerous lives, including that of the pilot.
Despite the harrowing ordeal, Asadov shared feelings of gratitude for surviving, saying, “Thank God I’m alive.” Investigators from Azerbaijan, Kazakhstan, and Russia are currently looking into the cause of the tragic crash. Flightradar24 data indicated severe altitude control issues preceding the accident, raising further concern about safety measures in place for air travelers and the airline industry at large.
Despite the harrowing ordeal, Asadov shared feelings of gratitude for surviving, saying, “Thank God I’m alive.” Investigators from Azerbaijan, Kazakhstan, and Russia are currently looking into the cause of the tragic crash. Flightradar24 data indicated severe altitude control issues preceding the accident, raising further concern about safety measures in place for air travelers and the airline industry at large.
