On December 25, 2024, Azerbaijan Airlines Flight J2-8243, an Embraer E190 carrying 67 passengers and crew, crashed near Aktau, Kazakhstan, killing 38 people and leaving 29 survivors.
Moments before the crash, the man recorded a video for his wife, reciting the shahada (Islamic declaration of faith) and takbir (“Allahu Akbar”) as he placed his trust in Allah.
In the video, he remained remarkably composed, embodying unwavering faith in a dire situation.
Amazingly, the man survived the fiery crash with only minor scratches on his face. In a second video shared after the incident, he expressed gratitude to Allah for sparing his life, his words resonating with millions worldwide.
The Crash
Flight 8243 was en route from Baku, Azerbaijan, to Grozny, Russia, when it deviated from its planned course near Aktau.
Preliminary investigations suggest adverse weather conditions or a possible bird strike may have contributed to the accident, though experts remain cautious about attributing the crash to these factors.
The aircraft attempted an emergency landing but descended rapidly, crashing and igniting upon impact.
Emergency responders managed to rescue 29 survivors, including two children, who were rushed to hospitals with injuries ranging from minor to severe.
The flight data recorder has been recovered, and investigators are working to uncover the precise cause of the tragedy.
Azerbaijan Airlines has extended its condolences to the victims’ families and vowed to cooperate fully with the investigation.
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