Tengrinews.kz - The plane crash involving an Azerbaijan Airlines plane that occurred in Aktau on December 25 claimed the lives of 38 people, including six Kazakhstanis. Colleagues of the deceased Bauyrzhan Jumagulov and Sandibek Tulesinov shared their memories and expressed condolences to their families.
Jumagulov Bauyrzhan Jumabaevich was born in 1985. In 2008, he was hired by OzenMunaiService LLP and worked as a 4th-category driller assistant in the well overhaul team.
Baurzhan Jumabaevich
"In his life, Baurzhan Jumabaevich proved himself to be a person with high moral qualities and diligence. He was a respected person in the team.
He did any work with deep understanding and attention, showing diligence and perseverance. He was an honest, fair and generous person. His loyalty to friendship, care for loved ones and responsibility to society will never be forgotten. The bright image of this worthy person, who became an example of striving for good and commitment to human values, will forever remain in the hearts of those who knew him," OzenMunaiService LLP said.
Another deceased, Tulesinov Sandibek Ekibaevich, worked at MunaiFieldService LLP, a contractor for Ozenmunaigas, as an engineer in the mechanical and energy department. The man worked in the oil industry for more than 16 years.
Tulesinov Sandibek
There is little information about Tulesinov yet. However, our correspondent managed to contact his colleague, who worked with him for many years. We will soon publish material about the life and contribution of Sandibek Ekibaevich on our website.
The team of KazMunaiGas expressed deep condolences to the families and friends of those killed in the plane crash in Aktau.
Earlier, the Azerbaijan Airlines plane, flying from Baku (Azerbaijan) to Grozny (Russia), crashed three kilometers from Aktau at 11:30 AM local time on December 25. The passenger flight was unable to land in Grozny due to heavy fog, first it was redirected to Makhachkala, and then to Aktau.
There are several versions of the cause of the crash. According to one version, the crash was caused by a collision of the plane with a flock of birds. Other media outlets report that an oxygen tank exploded on board. The Embraer lost control and crashed when it was less than 3 minutes away from Aktau Airport.
According to the Ministry of Emergency Situations, there were 69 people on board, including 5 crew members:
42 citizens of Azerbaijan;
16 citizens of Russia;
6 citizens of Kazakhstan;
3 citizens of Kyrgyzstan;
two unidentified women of unknown citizenship, one about 32 years old, the other about 40 years old.
Azerbaijan Airlines also published a full list of passengers.
According to the latest data, there are 29 survivors, citizens of Azerbaijan, Russia and Kyrgyzstan.
What is known about the Azerbaijan Airlines plane that crashed near Aktau?
The aircraft that crashed near Aktau was an Embraer ERJ-190, a twin-engine jet widely used for short and medium-haul flights. The aircraft are manufactured by a Brazilian company. The ERJ-190 (E190) is designed to carry between 96 and 114 passengers, depending on the cabin configuration. These aircraft can fly up to 4500 kilometers.
The Ministry of Emergency Situations of Kazakhstan has published the names of Kazakhstani citizens who died in the plane crash near Aktau.
Below is the list of the deceased:
Sandibek Ekibaevich Tulesinov, born on 16.11.1988, originally from the Mangystau Region, resided in Zhanaozen.
Bauyrzhan Jumabaevich Jumagulov, born on 30.09.1985, originally from the
Mangystau Region, resided in Zhanaozen.
Galina Rustambekovna Makhsudova, born on 12.01.1978, originally from the Mangystau Region, resided in Aktau.
Gaukhar Zhumagatovna Shaimerdenova, born on 17.07.1975, originally from Almaty, resided in Astana.
Eldar Zhumagat, son of Gaukhar Shaimerdenova, born on 23.08.2013, resided in Astana.
Salima Amanzholovna Jutaeva, born on 21.02.1995, originally from the Kostanay Region, resided in Karaganda.
