Russian plane with 49 crashes, no sign of survivors

A Russian An-24 twin turboprop passenger plane crashed during a flight in Russia's Far East on Thursday. Officials stated that malfunction and human error are being considered as possible causes of the accident.

According to Vasily Orlov, governor of the Amur Region, there were 49 people on board, including five children and six crew members. The crash caused a fire, and preliminary data indicate there are no survivors.

Chinese Consulate General in Khabarovsk confirmed that one Chinese national was onboard the plane.