Light Plane Crash Near Village Claims Two Lives, Victims Pronounced Dead at Scene
- A light aircraft crashed near Tonkeris village in the Akmola region, claiming the lives of two people
- Emergency crews arrived within minutes, but both victims were pronounced dead at the scene
- Authorities have launched a formal investigation to determine the cause of the tragedy
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A tragic aviation accident occurred near Tonkeris village in the Tselinograd district of Akmola region, resulting in the deaths of two individuals, Kazinform News Agency reported.
According to the Ministry of Transport, the Aerostar R40F UP-LA229 light aircraft crashed on August 17, 2025, during a general aviation flight. Officials confirmed that the aircraft did not catch fire during the incident.
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In line with the Rules for the Investigation of Aviation Accidents, a formal commission has been established to examine the circumstances surrounding the crash.
“Employees of the Department for the Investigation of Accidents of the Ministry of Transport have left for the crash site,” the Ministry’s press service stated.
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Emergency services responded swiftly, with the first brigade arriving at 5.15 pm and the second at 5.17 pm. Despite their rapid deployment, both occupants of the aircraft—a man and a woman—were declared dead at the scene.
“They died before the ambulance arrived due to injuries incompatible with life,” the regional healthcare department said.
Pre-trial investigation underway
The Transport Police Department has launched a pre-trial investigation to determine the cause of the crash and assess any potential breaches of aviation safety protocols.
Authorities have yet to release the identities of the victims, and further details are expected following the commission’s findings. The incident has raised renewed concerns over general aviation safety in the region.
Plane crash in Kazakhstan
Kazakhstan has experienced several significant aviation accidents over the decades. The deadliest occurred in 1980 when Aeroflot Flight 4225 crashed shortly after takeoff from Almaty, killing all 166 people on board due to severe weather conditions.
Another major tragedy happened in 1996, when a Kazakhstan Airlines Ilyushin Il-76 collided mid-air with a Saudi Arabian Airlines Boeing 747 near New Delhi, resulting in 349 fatalities.
More recently, military and medical aircraft incidents have raised concerns about non-commercial aviation safety, including a 2023 crash involving a National Security Committee plane that claimed four lives.
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Air Peace addresses alleged plane crash
Legit.ng earlier reported that Air Peace clarified allegations that one of its planes crashed in the Western Sahara region and killed people are untrue.
Ejike Ndiulo, the airline's head of corporate communications, debunked this in a statement. Ndiulo asserted that the pictures circulated online were artificially generated.
In the same vein, Tunde Moshood, the spokesperson for the Minister of Aviation and Aerospace Development, Festus Keyamo, addressed the issue.
He criticised the media outlet that disseminated the news. He said there is “a faceless media outlet” circulating a “false and baselessly malicious story of an Airpeace Crash in Western Sahara, purportedly resulting in the tragic loss of a cousin of the Hon. Minister of the FCT, Chief Nyesom Wike”.
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