OFFICIAL NEWS
PRESIDENT ILHAM ALIYEV VISITS AN-140 CRASH SITE
President Ilham Aliyev has visited the site of the crash of the Azerbaijan Airline’s AN-140 flying from Baku to Aktau with 18 passengers and 5 members of crew on board. He was informed here by members of the state investigation commission that all the victims had been identified and would be handed over to their families after an expertise. The President also informed that the sea area where the plane’s part containing black box with flight data recorder went down.
The Head of State viewed the wreckage, talked with rescuers and divers and gave relevant instructions. He underlined the importance of speeding up the work adding it needs to be non-stop. The President also noted that every single item found here could help the investigation.
He expressed deep sorrow over the massive loss of life, and once again ordered the Commission to find out as soon as possible the causes of the crash, and keep the public informed about the results of the investigation.