Nordwind Flight Skids on Landing in Novokuznetsk; Passengers Safe, Probe Underway

A Nordwind Airlines passenger flight traveling from St. Petersburg to Novokuznetsk suffered a landing mishap as it touched down at the Novokuznetsk airport, resulting in damage to the aircraft’s landing gear. The incident was documented by the West Siberian Transport Prosecutor’s Office in its own publication and reported through its telegraph channel. A total of 140 passengers were on board and were escorted into the terminal building following the event. The aircraft was subsequently moved to a safe parking area due to the compromised landing gear, according to the official report. Investigators are actively assessing the causes and conditions surrounding the emergency to determine the sequence of events and contributing factors. An audit into the adherence to flight safety legislation by the Novokuznetsk transport prosecutor’s office was noted in connection with the incident. Earlier, there were reports that a Nordwind flight from Novokuznetsk to St. Petersburg encountered a landing mishap during the journey to the southwest region. The same public record mentions that the plane was scheduled to depart from Novokuznetsk to St. Petersburg earlier in the day. In another memory moment for aviation safety, a separate incident involving a Cargolux Boeing 747 was cited, where the aircraft reportedly tore its right landing gear upon landing. The ongoing investigations aim to clarify the specific circumstances, including weather conditions, runway status, aircraft performance, and crew actions, in order to ensure all safety protocols were followed and to implement any necessary corrective measures across affected routes and airports. According to official channels and subsequent statements, authorities will publish a detailed incident report once the preliminary assessment is complete, continuing to monitor safety practices and regulatory compliance across regional air operations. The overall aim is to maintain high standards of aviation safety, protect passenger welfare, and reinforce confidence in air travel across Russia and neighboring regions, while aligning with international best practices and ongoing aviation safety collaborations, including those typically observed by authorities in Canada and the United States for cross-border aviation risk management. [Source: West Siberian Transport Prosecutor’s Office]