A Russian plane with 30 passengers made an unprecedented landing on the frozen surface of the Kolyma River in Russia’s Far East.
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- How did this happen?
- When did the incident occur?
- What happened at the scene?
- How was the situation resolved?
How did this happen?
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The tragedy was due to pilot error, which caused the plane to crash into the icy expanse. This region is known for its harsh climate and sub-zero temperatures.
A video and other photographs capturing the aftermath, showing stranded passengers fighting, were shared on X (formerly known as Twitter).
When did the incident occur?
A Polar Airlines Antonov An-24RV (RA-47821) aircraft carrying 30 passengers landed on a frozen Kolyma River instead of the airport runway in the village of Zyryanka, far eastern Russia, on Thursday, December 28. due to pilot error, transportation prosecutors said. .#aircraft pic.twitter.com/lXKK71z411
—FL360aero (@fl360aero) December 28, 2023
According to the BBC, the YAP217 plane, which took off on December 28 from Yakutsk, the capital of the Sakha Republic in Russia’s Far East, suffered an unexpected mishap upon landing. The plane, an An-24, was originally destined for Zyryanka, 1,100 kilometers to the northeast.
What happened at the scene?
The An-24 flew on the Yakutsk-Zyryanka-Srednekolymsk route. Due to the weather, the pilots could not see the runway. pic.twitter.com/drWaeAaFjR
—FL360aero (@fl360aero) December 28, 2023
As a result, it was planned to stop at Srednekolymsk before returning to Yakutsk. The plane veered off the runway as it approached Zyryanka airfield and eventually landed on a sandbank on the Kolyma River, according to the BBC.
The distance traveled by the plane to stop on the frozen surface of the river was represented by a visible trail of snow.
How was the situation resolved?
Spokesman for the transport prosecutor of Eastern Siberia: “According to preliminary information, the cause of the air incident was an error by the crew when piloting the plane.” pic.twitter.com/qTHGgQ0JTe
—FL360aero (@fl360aero) December 28, 2023
“According to preliminary information, the cause of the air incident was an error by the crew when piloting the plane,” a spokeswoman for the East Siberian transport prosecutor said in a statement, as mentioned in the caption of one of the published images. December the 28th.
Thirty passengers and four crew members were involved in the incident. Fortunately, no fatalities were reported, according to a press release from the Russian airline.
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Source: vtt.edu.vn