Overview
- A plane arriving from Mineralnye Vody veered off the runway after landing at Makhachkala on January 18, and passengers were evacuated.
- The Transport Investigative Committee reported no casualties and no damage to the aircraft.
- Two additional flights diverted to a reserve airfield after airport staff reported a low runway friction coefficient.
- Authorities said snowfall is the initial assessment for the excursion, and an official probe is underway at the site.
- RIA Novosti first relayed details from an unnamed airport employee, with later confirmation and context provided by investigators.