An An-12 military transport aircraft was preparing for an emergency landing at Khurba airport in Komsomolsk-on-Amur when it touched down safely. Official statements confirmed that the aircraft landed without incident and that there were no injuries among those on board. (Source: TASS)
Reports indicate that the aircraft involved is a recent addition to the fleet and was departing from Nizhnevartovsk when the emergency landing was initiated at Khurba. Eight crew members were on board at the time. While the immediate outcome was positive, authorities continue to review the events surrounding the incident. (Source: TASS)
In another development, on December 11, a separate flight en route to Moscow from Khanty-Mansiysk, which had previously issued a distress signal, landed at Vnukovo airport in the capital. The mission involved an Utair aircraft carrying 104 passengers, and a reported 19 kilograms of radioactive material was aboard. The distress signal indicated a landing gear malfunction at approximately 01:00. As reported, the situation prompted appropriate emergency procedures and coordination with ground services. (Source: TASS)
Earlier reporting noted that birds striking aircraft is a recurring concern in aviation safety discussions, underscoring the importance of robust bird-strike mitigation and rapid response protocols for emergency landings. (Source: TASS)