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Russia Opens Air-Safety Probe After 737 Makes Forced Landing in Barnaul

Investigators opened a pre-investigation under Article 263 to assess potential violations of air transport safety rules.

Overview

  • A Severny Veter Boeing 737-800 flying Sochi to Kemerovo diverted to Barnaul due to a reported technical malfunction.
  • The landing occurred around 08:00 local time, with 168 passengers and eight crew on board.
  • Officials said the aircraft landed safely and no one was injured.
  • The Investigative Committee launched a pre-investigation for possible breaches of safety rules under the criminal code.
  • Transport prosecutorates are checking passenger service compliance, and the aircraft was temporarily taken out of operation.