Russian passenger plane crashes, killing all board - Russian News Agency report
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A Russian passenger plane has crashed in eastern amur region, killing all on board, according to preliminary data, Russian News Agency have said.
Air traffic controllers lost contact on Thursday with an An-24 passenger plane carrying about 50 people in Russia's far east.
The local emergencies ministry said the plane, operated by a Siberia-based airline called Angara, dropped off radar screens while approaching its destination of Tynda, a town in the Amur region bordering China.
Regional governor Vasily Orlov said that according to preliminary data, there were 43 passengers, including five children, and six crew members on board.
-Reuters
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