Recent Azerbaijan Airlines Plane Crash in Kazakhstan

On December 25, 2024, an Azerbaijan Airlines Embraer 190 aircraft operating Flight J2-8243 from Baku, Azerbaijan, to Grozny, Russia, crashed near Aktau, Kazakhstan. The crash resulted in 38 fatalities among the 67 people on board, with 29 survivors, including children, some in critical condition.
Associated Press

Preliminary reports suggest that the aircraft collided with a flock of birds, leading to engine failure and necessitating an emergency landing attempt. The plane was diverted to Aktau due to fog in Grozny. During the emergency landing, the aircraft caught fire and was destroyed.
The Wall Street Journal

This incident is among several accidents involving Azerbaijan Airlines over the years. Notably, on December 23, 2005, Flight 217, an Antonov An-140, crashed into the Caspian Sea near Baku, resulting in 23 fatalities. Additionally, on November 30, 1995, a Boeing 707-323C crashed near Baku Airport, killing two crew members.
Wikipedia

Azerbaijan Airlines, the national carrier of Azerbaijan, has faced multiple accidents and incidents since its establishment, highlighting ongoing challenges in aviation safety for the airline.