Thursday, January 2, 2025 A Siberian Airlines Airbus A321 encountered a runway incident at Alykel International Airport in Norilsk, Russia, on Thursday. According to the West Siberian Transport Prosecutor’s Office, the aircraft skidded off the runway while maneuvering onto the taxiway after landing. Fortunately, no casualties were reported, but the incident has raised concerns about aviation safety and operational protocols.
This report details the circumstances surrounding the incident, the immediate response, and ongoing investigations. Incident Overview The Airbus A321 was completing a scheduled flight from Moscow to Norilsk when the incident occurred. Norilsk, located in the Krasnoyarsk region of Siberia, lies over 2,800 kilometers (1,740 miles) east of Moscow.
The plane was carrying 79 passengers at the time of the incident. The West Siberian Transport Prosecutor’s Office confirmed via Telegram that the aircraft skidded off the runway while turning onto the taxiway. As a precaution, the plane has been temporarily grounded pending an investigation to determine the cause of the mishap.
Passenger Safety and Immediate Actions Authorities confirmed that all 79 passengers aboard the Airbus A321 were unharmed. Emergency protocols were activated promptly, ensuring the safety of everyone involved. A reserve plane was allocated to complete the return flight to Moscow, with the departure scheduled for 3:30 p.
m. local time (0830GMT). Investigative Efforts A comprehensive investi.
