Moscow, July 24 -- A Russian passenger plane carrying 46 people has gone missing during a domestic flight, state media reported on Thursday.

The plane lost communication in Russia's Amur Region, emergency response services told state media.

The An-24 passenger aircraft operated by Angara Airlines failed to make contact at a designated checkpoint a few kilometres from Tynda Airport, according to a source cited by TASS.

The aircraft was carrying 40 passengers, including two children, along with six crew members, Russian state media reported. (ANI)

Published by HT Digital Content Services with permission from Asian News International....