Utair flight makes emergency landing over coffee machine issue
A Utair flight from Tyumen to Baku made an emergency landing in Ufa due to smoke detectors activating after a coffee machine malfunctioned. The plane later resumed its journey after maintenance.
Consensus
- The Utair flight from Tyumen to Baku was diverted due to smoke detectors activating.
- The incident occurred shortly after takeoff from Tyumen's Roshino Airport.
- The Boeing 737-500 landed in Ufa after the crew attempted a landing in Chelyabinsk, which was unsuccessful.
- The coffee machine's faulty fuse was identified as the likely source of the smoke.
- There were 92 passengers on board, and no injuries were reported.
- The aircraft resumed its flight after technical inspection and repairs.
- The airline apologized for the delay and confirmed passenger safety was not compromised.
Points of divergence
- A passenger plane flying from Gyumri to Moscow also triggered an emergency signal during flight, descending to 3,000 meters less than an hour after takeoff. — vm
Coverage (2 sources)
- Due to the coffee machine, Utair plane made an emergency landing in Ufa — РИАМО
- Shot: Coffee machine derailed flight Tyumen — Baku — Вечерняя Москва