On Friday, December 27th, a passenger plane crashed shortly after takeoff in Kazakhstan, killing at least 12 people and injuring dozens more. The plane, a Fokker-100 aircraft operated by the Kazakhstan-based carrier Bek Air, was en route from Almaty, the country’s largest city, to the capital city of Nur-Sultan.
The cause of the crash is still under investigation, but initial reports suggest that the plane crashed into a concrete wall and a two-story building just minutes after taking off from Almaty International Airport. Eyewitnesses reported seeing the plane struggling to gain altitude before it crashed, sending a plume of black smoke into the sky.
Rescue teams quickly arrived at the scene and began evacuating survivors from the wreckage. According to officials, at least 12 people were killed in the crash, including the pilot and co-pilot, while dozens more were injured. The injured were taken to nearby hospitals for treatment, with some reported to be in critical condition.
The Kazakh government has launched an investigation into the crash, with Prime Minister Askar Mamin promising a thorough review of all aspects of the incident. The country’s civil aviation authority has also suspended all flights operated by Bek Air pending the outcome of the investigation.
This tragic incident has once again brought attention to the safety of air travel in Kazakhstan and raised concerns about the country’s aviation industry. While Kazakhstan has seen significant economic growth in recent years, its aviation infrastructure has struggled to keep up, leading to a number of accidents and incidents in recent years.
As the investigation into the crash continues, our thoughts are with the victims and their families. We hope that the authorities are able to determine the cause of the crash and take steps to prevent similar tragedies in the future.