The plane of flight Moscow – Murmansk made an emergency landing in St. Petersburg due to bad weather

The plane flying from Moscow to Murmansk did not land at the destination airport. The pilot decided to land the plane in St. Petersburg due to bad weather conditions. TASS.

The plane, which flew from Moscow to Murmansk, could not land due to snowfall and went to an alternate airfield in St. Petersburg. Although the Murmansk airport was open, the flight commander decided not to risk it.

“A flight from Moscow decided to go to an alternate airfield in St. Petersburg without landing at Murmansk airport. This decision was made by the aircraft commander, however, the Murmansk airport is open and operating as usual, the required runway friction coefficient has been provided, ”the press service of the air hub said.

Forecasters predict increased wind gusts up to 15-17 m/s, snow and a blizzard. Due to weather conditions, a section of the federal highway P-21 “Kola” was blocked.

Flight Petersburg – Makhachkala made an emergency landing in Volgograd due to poor health of the passenger. After landing, the pensioner was hospitalized.