The Cessna light plane experienced a tire burst during its takeoff from Pulkovo. It was towed to a parking area, and the airport’s press service informed socialbites.ca of the incident. At the moment, Pulkovo continues to operate normally, with officials confirming that takeoffs and landings were conducted on two separate runways as part of the day’s routine operations.
In another incident, a private Cessna jet had a wheel burst during takeoff at St. Petersburg’s airport on September 16. One of the runways was temporarily closed as emergency services responded to the scene. The airport press service emphasized that this disruption did not impact Pulkovo’s overall work or air traffic management.
Earlier last week, a Pegasus airline flight carrying passengers from Bodrum to Moscow landed at Pulkovo for a refueling stop. The need to refuel prompted the mid-journey halt, but no further operational disturbances were reported at the airport beyond the routine refueling procedure.
Previously, a flight at Pulkovo was detained after a passenger threatened to blow up the aircraft, resulting in the cancellation of the departure. Authorities acted promptly to secure the situation, and the incident was handled in accordance with standard security protocols. No other passengers or crew were reported harmed, and investigations followed to determine the motive and ensure future safety measures.
Across these events, Pulkovo has demonstrated resilience in maintaining its schedule and safety standards. Airport officials routinely monitor runway status, taxiways, and ground support operations to minimize disruption and ensure that normal traffic flows resume quickly after any incident. In all reported cases, emergency responders were mobilized swiftly, and communications with airlines, crew, and travelers were kept clear to minimize confusion and provide timely updates. The overall message from the airport remains that safety and efficiency are the top priorities, with contingency plans activated as needed to preserve continuity of service for the traveling public.