The Lenin collective farm in the Novosibirsk region has announced plans to seek compensation from Ural Airlines following the emergency landing of an Airbus A320 on land not belonging to any airport. The statement comes from a source close to the situation who spoke on condition of anonymity and emphasized that the farm intends to pursue means to recover losses associated with the incident.
Officials said the field in question is privately owned by the collective farm, and the aircraft touched down on that land after its alarm was raised. The farm asserts that grain crops were planted and tended there, and the landing caused damage to the standing harvest. As a result, the farm is calculating the financial damages that will be claimed from the airline, though no exact sum has been determined at this stage.
In the wake of the landing, work in the field reportedly paused even though the harvest schedule was progressing. Observers noted that the aircraft remains on site under protection while procedures to determine the next steps for removal continue, and there is ongoing attention to how the situation will be resolved without further disruption to the crop cycle.
The Airbus A320 drew attention after it landed outside the border of a formal airport, in a field near the village of Kamenka in the Novosibirsk region. All passengers and crew members were evacuated from the aircraft as a precautionary measure, with authorities confirming the evacuation as a key part of the response to the incident.
Authorities from the region’s emergency ministry reported there were 167 people on board, including six crew members and 23 children. The incident prompted a coordinated response from emergency responders, aviation authorities, and the local agricultural community as they worked to assess damage, secure the aircraft, and ensure the safety of everyone involved.
As the investigation and recovery operations proceed, all parties are working to determine the cause of the emergency landing, the condition of the aircraft, and any impact on local land use, crops, and future agricultural plans in the area. The situation underscores the need for clear guidelines on the use of privately owned land for aviation emergencies and the responsibilities of carriers, landowners, and authorities in such extraordinary events.
Meanwhile, the broader regional response continues to monitor both the immediate consequences for the field and the implications for nearby farms that might face similar challenges should airfield diversions occur in the future. The priority remains the safety of passengers and crew, the protection of agricultural assets, and a fair resolution that addresses the financial consequences for the civilian landowner involved in this unusual incident.
Extra attention is being given to the process of determining damages and the steps required to reach a settlement that reflects the affected field’s value and the impact on the crop cycle. Stakeholders are urged to maintain open communication and transparent accounting as claims are assessed. The episode also highlights the importance of robust incident response plans that balance aviation safety with the rights and livelihoods of rural landowners who may temporarily host aircraft operations during emergencies.