Survivor of Azerbaijan Airlines plane crash that killed 38 people recalls moment he realised he was alive
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Flight 8243’s Christmas Day crash killed 38 on board
In a tragic incident that shook the aviation world, an Azerbaijan Airlines plane crash claimed the lives of 38 people. Among the rubble and heartbreak emerged a harrowing story of survival as one individual recalled the moment they realized they were still alive amid the chaos.
The crash site, a grim scene of mangled metal and debris, became a focal point for rescue operations. Emergency responders worked tirelessly to retrieve the victims and survivors, bringing closure to grieving families and providing aid to those lucky enough to escape with their lives.
The survivor described the horrifying moments before impact, the deafening sound of destruction, and the surreal realization of being alive when the dust settled. Their testimony stands as a testament to the fragility of life and the profound gratitude one feels in the face of a second chance.
The crash has prompted further investigations into its causes, with authorities working to ensure such tragedies are prevented in the future. As the nation mourns the lives lost, stories like this one remind us of resilience in the face of unimaginable adversity.
A survivor from the devastating Azerbaijan Airlines crash has spoken of the moment he realised he was alive.
The Azerbaijan Airlines crash, which left 38 dead in Kazakhstan, went down on Christmas Day earlier this week. With 67 people on board, Flight 8243’s crash is currently a mystery as investigations are underway.
The plane, which was traveling to Grozny, Russia from Baku, was filmed as it touched down during an emergency landing and went up in flames as soon as it hit the ground.
Miraculously, 29 people survived – including Zulfugar Asadov, a flight attendant, and Subhonkul Rakhimov, a passenger.
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From his hospital bed in Baku, Asadov spoke to the New York Times in a phone interview, saying: “Thank God I’m alive.”
Having been in such a deadly crash, it’s understandable that it could take a while to come around to the idea that you survived. Telling Reuters in another interview the moment he realised he had made it, passenger Rakhimov said: “I thought that was my last prayer.”
“After the bang… I thought the plane was going to fall apart,” he added.
Seated in the back of the aircraft, he said his body was hit by something, and that he was twisting before it all went silent. The only thing that he could hear were people moaning – which is when he ‘realized that we have landed’.
He said. “I didn’t know what to do — whether to laugh or cry.”
“A little girl came out. She looked at me and said, ‘Save my mom, my mom is still there’. She was crying and begging, ‘Please save her, save her’,” she said.
Azerbaijan, Kazakhstan and Russian officials have gone on to launch an investigation into the crash.
Azerbaijan Airlines has suggested that the plane had suffered ‘physical and technical external interference,’ as per translation from the New York Times.
Russian President Vladimir Putin said a Russian Emergencies Ministry plane with medical personnel and equipment was flying to Kazakhstan to assist in the rescue at a summit for the Commonwealth of Independent States.
He said: “Let’s hope for a speedy recovery of the injured ones and, of course, I am sure, a thorough investigation will be carried out. We will coordinate the work of our special and aviation services on all issues related to this tragedy.”
Featured Image Credit: Emergency Situations of Kazakhstan/Anadolu via Getty Images / Meiramgul Kussainova/Anadolu via Getty Images
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