Bek Air Flight 2100 facts for kids
Bek Air Flight 2100 was a flight that crashed on December 27, 2019. It was a domestic passenger flight, meaning it flew within one country, from Almaty to Nur-Sultan in Kazakhstan. The plane was a Fokker 100 and it crashed shortly after taking off from Almaty International Airport.
At first, reports said that 14 people had died and 66 were seriously hurt. Later, one of the survivors passed away in the hospital, bringing the total to 15. However, the final number of people who died was officially changed to 12. The local government started investigations right away to find out what happened.
What Happened
The accident happened early in the morning, around 7:22 AM local time. The plane was taking off from Almaty International Airport. It lost height soon after leaving the runway. The aircraft then hit a concrete fence and crashed into a two-story building. Luckily, the building was empty at the time.
The Aircraft
The plane involved in the crash was a Fokker 100. This type of plane is a medium-sized jet. It is often used for shorter flights. The specific plane that crashed was about 23 years old. It had been used by several airlines before Bek Air.
The People On Board
There were 98 people on the plane, including 5 crew members and 93 passengers. Most of the people on board were from Kazakhstan. There were also a few foreign citizens from Ukraine, Kyrgyzstan, and China.
Investigations
After the crash, the government of Kazakhstan started a special investigation. They wanted to find out exactly why the plane crashed. Experts look at many things during an investigation, like the plane's maintenance, the weather, and what the pilots did. The flight recorders, often called "black boxes," were found and analyzed. These boxes record the pilots' conversations and the plane's flight data.
Aftermath
The airport was temporarily closed after the crash. Rescue teams worked quickly to help the injured and clear the crash site. Many people were taken to hospitals for treatment. The President of Kazakhstan declared a national day of mourning to honor those who died in the accident.
See also
In Spanish: Vuelo 2100 de Bek Air para niños
