In an international effort, investigators have convened in Brazil to examine critical data from the black box of an Azerbaijani airliner, which tragically crashed in Kazakhstan on December 25, claiming 38 lives.
The investigation involves experts from Brazil, Kazakhstan, Azerbaijan, and Russia, who are collaborating to analyze the black box data and other tools to determine the causes behind the crash. The Brazilian Air Force has stated that the team is working at its air accident investigation center in Brasilia, focusing on recordings from the cockpit voice and flight data recorders. Although no timeline for the investigation’s conclusions has been disclosed, the findings will be released by Kazakh authorities once the analysis is complete.
The crash of the Embraer 190 aircraft, manufactured in Brazil, occurred during its flight from Baku to Grozny. The plane was diverted and attempted to land near Aktau after crossing the Caspian Sea. This incident has prompted serious allegations from Azerbaijan, accusing Russia of shooting down the jet inadvertently amidst tensions in the region. Azerbaijani President Ilham Aliyev suggested that the aircraft came under fire while over Russia and that there were efforts to cover up the event.
In response to these serious allegations, Russian President Vladimir Putin expressed regret over the ‘tragic incident’ but did not admit any wrongdoing on Russia’s part. The apology came amid rising claims that Russian air defense systems might have mistakenly engaged the airliner while countering a Ukrainian drone threat near Grozny.
Brazil’s Air Force emphasized the urgency of extracting and validating the flight recorder data as swiftly as possible. The team in Brasilia includes nine foreign investigators, with three from Kazakhstan and six from Azerbaijan and Russia. These efforts underscore the complex international dynamics at play, highlighting the technological and diplomatic channels necessary for resolving such aviation disasters.
The investigation into the Azerbaijani airliner’s crash in Kazakhstan is a complex international endeavor, with multiple countries scrutinizing the available evidence to uncover the truth. As the global community awaits the findings, the need for transparency and cooperation among nations remains paramount in unraveling this tragic incident.
Source: News4jax
