BAKU, Azerbaijan, December 23. The presentation
ceremony of the postage stamp dedicated to the plane of Azerbaijan
Airlines (AZAL) that crashed in Kazakhstan on December 25 last year
has been held at the National History Museum of Azerbaijan,
Trend reports.
As part of the presentation, a sample of the commemorative stamp
was displayed as a special exhibit in the museum. The design of the
stamp features the infinity symbol, representing the eternal
remembrance of the tragic event, its victims, and the heroism of
the crew, whose actions have become a defining moment in
Azerbaijan’s national history.
The issuance of this postage stamp is a collaborative initiative
between AZAL and Azerpost LLC, marking the anniversary of the plane
crash near Aktau. This project not only honors the cherished memory
of those who perished in the tragedy but also underscores the
bravery of the crew members. Through their professional,
coordinated, and selfless efforts under extreme conditions, they
succeeded in saving the lives of 29 individuals.
On December 25, 2024, an Embraer 190-100 IGW passenger aircraft,
registered in the state register under number 4K-AZ65 and owned by
Azerbaijan Airlines CJSC (AZAL), crashed in the Republic of
Kazakhstan near Aktau Airport while performing regular flight
J2-8243 from Baku (Republic of Azerbaijan) to Grozny (Russian
Federation). Two crew members (the captain and co-pilot), the
senior flight attendant, and 35 passengers were lost in the
crash.
The preliminary report published by the Ministry of Transport of
Kazakhstan confirms the following facts:
1. The Embraer 190-100 IGW passenger aircraft, registered under
the number 4K-AZ65 and owned by Azerbaijan Airlines CJSC (AZAL),
operating a regular flight J2-8243 from Baku, Republic of
Azerbaijan to Grozny, Russian Federation, has been in a fully
operational condition since the start of the flight on the route to
Grozny. in good condition for flights. These data on the
airworthiness of the aircraft, including the operation of its
control systems, were confirmed using FDR data.
2. Both engines of the aircraft were operating without technical
problems until the moment of the accident. This information is also
confirmed by FDR data.
3. During the flight in the airspace of the Russian Federation,
including over Grozny Airport, the aircraft lost GPS signals.
4. Due to adverse weather conditions over Grozny, the aircraft
was unable to make a second approach for landing, after which the
captain decided to return to Baku. After this decision was made
over Grozny, two external sounds were recorded on the CVR at
24-second intervals.
5. A comparison of CVR and FDR data showed that 4 seconds after
the first external sound, the third hydraulic system failed, 6
seconds later the first hydraulic system failed, and 21 seconds
later the second hydraulic system failed;
6. Numerous blunt and penetrating damages to the fuselage were
found and recorded in photographs and video recordings. This damage
was found in the rear of the fuselage, the vast majority of which
was on the vertical and horizontal stabilizers, as well as the left
wing and left engine.
7. Information was provided that the damage found in the
aircraft fuselage was caused by external objects. The preliminary
report does not contain any information indicating that the
aircraft collided with birds.
8. Foreign objects not belonging to the aircraft, found in the
blind damage to the fuselage, were removed; their photographs are
presented to the public in the preliminary report. To accurately
determine the origin of the foreign objects found, additional
examinations are planned in the future.
9. At 05:13:32, the aircraft’s main control systems failed; at
05:21:42, the liaison officer reported to Grozny that Operation
Carpet was underway.
10. No information indicating an oxygen cylinder explosion has
been provided.
Under the requirements of the ICAO Chicago Convention, a final
report on the causes of the crash must be prepared within one year
of the incident, following the preliminary report.
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