An aircraft, suspected to be a Russian chartered ambulance, is believed to have crashed in a mountainous province of northeastern Afghanistan. The incident was reported by local authorities on Sunday after Afghani police informed them about a plane crash. Russian aviation authorities later confirmed that an aircraft carrying six people had disappeared from their radar screen over Afghanistan on Saturday evening.
According to a statement released by Russian aviation authorities, the flight was a charter ambulance traveling from India to Moscow via Uzbekistan. The aircraft in question was a French-made Dassault Falcon 10 jet manufactured in 1978. It had refueled in India after coming from Thailand. However, India’s civil aviation authority clarified that the aircraft was neither a scheduled commercial flight nor an Indian chartered plane. They are still awaiting more details regarding the incident.
The crash is believed to have occurred in the Badakhshan province, which shares borders with China, Tajikistan, and Pakistan. However, the exact location of the crash remains unknown at this time. News agency AFP reported that Zabihullah Amiri, head of the provincial information department, stated, “The plane has crashed but the location is not known yet. We have sent teams, but they have not arrived yet.” Amiri did not provide further details but mentioned that they were informed about the crash by local people in the morning.
Badakhshan province is known for its mountainous terrain and is home to part of the Hindu Kush mountain range. It also houses Afghanistan’s highest peak, Mount Noshaq, which stands at an impressive height of 7,492 meters (24,580 feet).
As investigations into the crash continue, authorities are working to determine the cause of the incident and locate the exact crash site. The identities of the individuals on board the aircraft have not been disclosed at this time. The news of this tragic event has sent shockwaves through the aviation community and highlights the risks faced by those involved in emergency medical services. The aviation industry will be closely following developments in this case as more information becomes available.
In the meantime, our thoughts are with the families and loved ones of those who were on board the aircraft. It is a somber reminder of the dangers faced by individuals who dedicate their lives to providing medical assistance in critical situations. As the investigation progresses, it is hoped that answers will be found, bringing closure to the families affected by this devastating incident.
