Summary:
A Soviet-era Antonov-24 carrying 30 passengers mistakenly lands on the frozen Kolyma river in Russia’s far east, attributed to a pilot error.
In an unexpected turn of events, a Polar Airlines Antonov-24 aircraft, a relic from the Soviet era, mistakenly landed on the frozen Kolyma river near Zyryanka in Russia’s Yakutia region. The incident, attributed to a pilot error, occurred on Thursday, as reported by transport prosecutors.
Despite the unconventional landing, the plane touched down safely, and pictures published by prosecutors showcased the aircraft on the icy river.
Passengers disembarked, captured in photos by the Izvestia newspaper. Polar Airlines acknowledged the mishap in a brief statement, clarifying that the An-24 had landed outside the Zyryanka airport’s runway.
Fortunately, no casualties were reported, highlighting the fortuitous outcome of the aviation incident.