Int’l Desk:

A Russian passenger plane carrying around 50 people crashed in the country’s far east on Thursday (July 24 ), leaving no survivors, according to preliminary data reported by local news agencies.

The An-24 aircraft, operated by Siberia-based airline Angara, vanished from radar while approaching Tynda in the Amur region, which borders China. Debris was later discovered in the area, Interfax reports.

According to Russia’s TASS news agency, an error by the plane’s crew while landing and poor visibility have been considered as reasons for the crash.

Regional Governor Vasily Orlov said that based on initial information, 43 passengers, including five children and six crew members were on board, reports AL Jazeera.

The emergencies ministry put the number of people on board somewhat lower, at about 40.