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Runway Excursion at Makhachkala Triggers Evacuation and Diversions

An airport employee told RIA Novosti that poor runway grip led to diversions, with details described as preliminary.

Overview

  • A flight arriving from Mineralnye Vody left the runway during landing at Makhachkala Airport, according to airport staff quoted by RIA Novosti.
  • No injuries or aircraft damage were reported, and passengers were being evacuated from the aircraft.
  • Two additional aircraft were unable to land and diverted to a reserve airfield.
  • The staff member attributed the diversions to poor runway grip, citing a low coefficient of friction on the surface.
  • Authorities had not issued independent findings or identified the diversion destinations, and reporting characterized the situation as developing.