Azerbaijan Airlines flight 8243: Shot Down Over Grozny
Fear of Landing
JANUARY 3, 2025
The flight crew requested an NDB approach to Grozny and were cleared for approach to runway 26. Thirty-eight people died in the crash, including both pilots and one cabin crew member. However, the flight crew were unable to land due to the thick fog. After two failed attempts, the flight crew opted instead to return to Baku.
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