Azerbaijan Airlines Crash Investigators Focus on Russian Defenses as Possible Cause

Experts doubt Russian claims of bird strike in Kazakhstan plane crash

Experts say evidence in the Azerbaijan Airlines plane crash in Kazakhstan points to a possible midair explosion, not an encounter with a flock of birds.

CBS News - 28m

US finds ‘early indications’ of Russian involvement in Azerbaijani jet crash

Azerbaijan and Kazakhstan suspend flights to Russia after deadly incident

Financial Times - 28m

Azerbaijan says plane hit by 'external interference' over Russia before crash

A minister says all the survivors "heard blast sounds" over Grozny before the plane was diverted to Kazakhstan.

BBC News - 1h

Azerbaijan Airlines Says Deadly Crash Caused by 'External Interference'

The statement is the closest officials have come to confirming mounting suspicions that the plane was downed by a Russian air-defense system.

The Wall Street Journal - 1h

White House says ‘early indications’ suggest Russian air defenses downed Azerbaijan flight

The White House said Friday initial signs pointed to Russian air defenses downing a passenger plane that crashed over Kazakhstan and killed 38 people. White House national security spokesperson ...

The Hill - 2h

Azerbaijan Airlines says there was ‘external interference’ before plane crashed

Carrier suspends flights to five Russian airports after early findings of investigation into crash on Christmas Day . The aircraft that crashed in Kazakhstan on Christmas Day, killing 38 people, ...

The Guardian - 2h

U.S. official says Russian anti-aircraft system may have hit flight that crashed in Kazakhstan

A U.S. official has told CBS News that there are early indications a Russian anti-aircraft system may have struck the Azerbaijan Airlines flight that crashed in Kazakhstan Wednesday. CBS News ...

CBS News - 3h

Officials suspect Russian involvement in fatal Azerbaijani crash

New clues about what may have brought down an Azerbaijan Airlines passenger plane in a deadly crash are emerging, pointing to evidence the plane was downed by Russian forces, according to a growing ...

NBC News - 6h

Azerbaijan's flag carrier suspends flights to more Russian cities following crash

Azerbaijan’s flag carrier has announced the suspension of flights to several Russian airports, citing potential flight safety risks following a crash of one of its planes that many experts have ...

ABC News - 7h

Tokyo Plane Collision Was Caused by Human Error, Investigators Find

A report confirmed prior indications that a pilot’s misunderstanding of air traffic control directives, and a missed warning, caused the January accident.

The New York Times - 17h

Probe Points to Russian Air Defenses Causing Azerbaijan Airlines Crash

The plane was diverted from Russia and had its GPS jammed before crashing in Kazakhstan, killing 38.

The Wall Street Journal - 19h

Japan Airlines Cyber Attack Causes Flight Delays

The airline also temporarily stopped selling tickets for flights departing Thursday, but said that there was no impact on flight safety.

The New York Times - 1d

Dozens Dead in Airliner Crash 'Likely' Caused by Russian Air Defenses

Ukraine and aviation experts rejected other explanations for an Azerbaijan Airlines crash that killed at least 38 people.

The Wall Street Journal - 1d

Passenger airliner crashes in Kazakhstan

A passenger airliner crashed this morning in Kazakhstan after a bird strike caused an emergency. Dramatic video shows the plane plummeting before bursting into flames, but officials say more than ...

CBS News - 2d

Experts doubt Russian claims of bird strike in Kazakhstan plane crash

Experts say evidence in the Azerbaijan Airlines plane crash in Kazakhstan points to a possible midair explosion, not an encounter with a flock of birds.

CBS News - 4h

Azerbaijan Airlines says doomed flight saw 'external and technical interference' before it crashed

An investigation into the deadly crash of an Azerbaijan Airlines flight in Kazakhstan earlier this week came after the passenger plane experienced “physical and technical external interference,” ...

NBC News - 4h

Questions surround cause of plane crash in Kazakhstan

Questions mount over the crash of a passenger airliner in Kazakhstan that killed 38 people on board and injured 29 others. Russian officials blamed the crash on a bird strike, but some aviation ...

CBS News - 5h

Questions swirl about cause of Kazakhstan plane crash

There are new details about what may have caused a passenger jet that was headed from Azerbaijan to Russia to crash in Kazakhstan. A U.S. official told CBS News that there are preliminary ...

CBS News - 18h

Growing speculation that plane was brought down by Russian air defenses

There was growing speculation that an Azerbaijani airliner was shot down by Russian air defense system. Russia had initially said it believed the plane hit a flock of birds, but a U.S. official ...

NBC News - 19h

Investigators probe whether Russian anti-aircraft system may have downed plane in Kazakhstan

Investigators are looking into whether Russian anti-aircraft defenses may have played a role in the deadly plane crash in Kazakhstan. Many questions remain about why the plane was diverted and what ...

CBS News - 21h

Plane Crash Investigators Look at Russian Antiaircraft Systems

Also, Israel bombed an airport and ports in Yemen. Here’s the latest at the end of Thursday.

The New York Times - 21h

Russian anti-aircraft system may have struck plane in deadly crash: US official

There are early indications that a Russian anti-aircraft system may have struck the Azerbaijan Airlines plane that crashed in Kazakhstan, a U.S. official told ABC News.

ABC News - 22h

Russia warns against 'hypotheses' after Azerbaijan Airlines crash

The Russia-bound passenger plane went down in Kazakhstan with the loss of 38 lives.

BBC News - 22h

NATO calls for investigation into Azerbaijan Airlines crash

NATO called for a formal investigation Thursday into the Azerbaijan Airlines plane crash that killed 38 people in Kazakhstan. “Our thoughts and prayers are with the families and victims of ...

The Hill - 1d

Questions mount about cause of Kazakhstan plane crash

After an Azerbaijan Airlines jet crashed in Kazakhstan, speculation mounted about why the plane went down and whether possible Russian air defense action may have played a role.

CBS News - 1d

New details on Kazakhstan plane crash as questions emerge about Russian involvement

It's not yet clear how a plane traveling from Azerbaijan's capital of Baku crashed while trying to land in western Kazakhstan. This comes as questions emerge about Russia's involvement in the ...

CBS News - 1d

Kremlin warns against speculation that Russia shot down Azerbaijan Airlines flight

The Kremlin on Thursday warned against speculating about what may have caused an Azerbaijan Airlines flight to crash, killing 38 of the 67 people on board, after an aviation expert said evidence ...

NBC News - 1d

Russia cautions against 'hypotheses' in Azerbaijan Airlines crash

Moscow on Thursday warned against speculation that Russian air defenses may have caused the crash of an Azerbaijan Airlines plane in Kazakhstan this week that killed 38 people. Kremlin spokesperson ...

The Hill - 1d

Russian anti-aircraft system may have struck Azerbaijan Airlines plane, says US

Ukraine official also says crash caused by Russian air defence fire, while Russia plays down involvement. Russia and Kazakhstan have sought to play down speculation about the Azerbaijan Airlines ...

The Guardian - 1d

Investigators probing if Russian air defense systems played role in Kazakhstan plane crash

Investigators are looking into whether Russian anti-aircraft defenses may have factored into Wednesday's crash of an Azerbaijan Airlines flight in Kazakhstan that killed 38 people. CBS News foreign ...

CBS News - 1d

Azerbaijan Airlines Jet Crashes in Kazakhstan, Killing Dozens

Russia’s state aviation authority said the Azerbaijan Airlines plane had been trying to make an emergency landing. The Kazakh authorities said that at least 29 people survived.

The New York Times - 1d

Russia downplays speculation over deadly Azerbaijan Airlines crash as report lays blame for downed plane

Yahoo News - 1d

Investigation underway after body found in wheel well of United Airlines plane in Maui

Police in Hawaii are investigating the discovery of a body in the wheel well of a United Airlines 787 jet that traveled from Chicago to Maui. It's unclear whether the individual was a stowaway or ...

CBS News - 1d

Azerbaijan Airlines Jet Crashes in Kazakhstan, Killing Dozens

Russia’s state aviation authority said the Azerbaijan Airlines plane had been trying to make an emergency landing. The Kazakh authorities said that at least 29 people survived.

The New York Times - 1d

Azerbaijan Airlines flight carrying 67 people crashes in Kazakhstan

An Azerbaijan Airlines flight carrying 67 people from Azerbaijan to Russia crashed in Kazakhstan. NBC News' Kelly Cobiella reports what is known about the number of survivors so far.

NBC News - 2d

Azerbaijan Airlines plane headed to Russia crashes hundreds of miles off course, dozens feared dead

Yahoo News - 2d

Azerbaijan Airlines plane with 67 onboard crashes in Kazakhstan

Search and rescue efforts are underway after a plane carrying 67 people crashed in Kazakhstan while traveling from Azerbaijan to Russia. NBC’s Kelly Cobiella reports for TODAY.

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