2024-01-02 09:15:18
A Polar Airlines Antonov An-24RV aircraft carrying 30 passengers made headlines on December 28 when it mistakenly landed on a frozen river near the village of Siriyanka in eastern Russia. The plane, which was supposed to land on the runway at Siriyanka Airport, instead touched down on the Kolyma River due to poor visibility caused by heavy snowfall.
The incident was captured on video, and footage of the plane landing on the frozen river quickly went viral on social media. Passengers and crew members can be seen disembarking from the plane and walking slowly across the snow-covered river after the unexpected landing.
According to reports, the pilot of the aircraft mistook the frozen river for the runway due to a lack of visibility and the absence of lights to mark the landing strip. The Siberian Transport Department has attributed the incident to the pilot’s inattention, but fortunately, all passengers were reported to be safe following the unusual landing.
The aviation mishap has sparked discussion and concern among experts and the public, raising questions about the safety protocols and navigation systems in place at remote airports in Russia’s far east. The incident serves as a reminder of the challenges and risks associated with air travel in remote and wintry regions.
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