On July 29, a S7 Airlines passenger plane flying from Novosibirsk to…
On July 29, a S7 Airlines passenger plane flying from Novosibirsk to Krasnodar experienced an engine fire in mid-air, prompting the crew to return to the departure airport and land safely. All 160 passengers and six crew members were unharmed, and a criminal investigation was launched into potential violations of aviation safety rules.
Consensus
- The incident occurred on July 29.
- The flight was operating from Novosibirsk to Krasnodedar.
- An engine caught fire during the flight.
- The crew decided to return to the airport of departure.
- The fire was extinguished by the crew themselves.
- The landing was conducted in a normal, non-emergency manner.
- There were no injuries or fatalities among passengers and crew.
- A criminal investigation has been initiated under Article 263 of the Russian Criminal Code regarding violations of air transport safety rules.
Points of divergence
- The aircraft had 166 people on board, including 6 crew members and 160 passengers. — vesti
- There were 160 passengers and 6 crew members on board, totaling 166 people. — riamo
Coverage (3 sources)
- Engine of the Novosibirsk-Krasnodar flight with 160 passengers caught fire in the sky — РИАМО
- Engine on flight from Novosibirsk to Krasnodar caught fire mid-air — SOTAvision
- Engine onboard a passenger plane from Novosibirsk to Krasnodar caught fire in the sky — Вести