Arkhangelsk Talagi Airport temporarily paused operations while crews prepared to tow a Yakovlev Yak-52 aircraft that had skidded off the runway. The incident involved Arctic Airlines and prompted a quick response from aviation authorities as teams worked to clear the area and assess the site. According to the Federal Air Transport Agency, the focus was on securing the plane and resuming normal momentum for air traffic as soon as possible.
In related details, Arctic Airlines reported that a Yak-42 aircraft experienced a runway excursion shortly after landing around 18:00 Moscow time. The ministry stated that the aircraft did not suffer external damage and that the initial priority was to ensure passenger safety and evacuate everyone on board. The aircraft ended up trapped in snow while authorities coordinated the tow operation to move it to the parking area.
Officials confirmed that there were 53 passengers and 5 crew members aboard the Yak-42, and all occupants were evacuated successfully with no reported loss of life. The Transport Prosecutor’s Office dispatched inspectors to determine the sequence of events and to identify contributing factors as part of a formal review.
Separately, a January 11 incident in Kemerovo involved strong, hurricane-force winds and handling issues on the ground that prevented passengers from reaching the airport terminal. The plane remained on the track as crews assessed the situation and tried to restore normal service.
Meanwhile, an early flight from Thailand to Moscow faced a delay lasting more than a day, illustrating how weather and operational challenges can ripple across multiple segments of the network. The pause affected schedules and required coordinated adjustments to gate assignments and ground procedures.