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LOT Jet Veers Off Taxiway at Vilnius, Forcing Runway Closure

Operations remain suspended until 5 p.m. local pending recovery checks.

Overview

  • The Embraer 170 on flight LO771 from Warsaw left the paved surface while taxiing after landing at 13:43 local time.
  • LOT identified the aircraft as SP-LDK and said 63 passengers and four crew disembarked safely with no injuries reported.
  • Vilnius Airport redirected inbound flights and canceled LOT’s return service LO772 as teams assess the scene.
  • Flightradar24 data and photos show the jet on the north side of the airfield with emergency and ground vehicles present.
  • Heavy snowfall was reported at the airport at the time, which officials have not confirmed as a cause but will be examined in the expected investigation.