Russia: Ural Airlines Flight U61383 makes emergency landing near Kamenka, Novosibirsk Oblast, the morning of Sept. 12 /update 1

Event

A Ural Airlines (U6) passenger aircraft, Flight U61383, en route from Sochi to Omsk, made an emergency landing at a field near Kamenka Village in Ubinsky District, Novosibirsk Oblast, the morning of Sept. 12. Initial reports indicate that there were 159 passengers on board. There are no immediate reports of casualties. Officials state that the incident was due to a suspected hydraulic system failure, though specific details are unavailable. Emergency crews are responding to the incident. Authorities are sending buses to the affected site to evacuate passengers and take them to nearby schools and culture centers.

Heightened security and localized ground transport disruptions are likely in the area as emergency operations continue.

Kamenka is around 200 km (124 miles) west of Novosibirsk city.

Advice

Avoid the affected area until authorities give the all-clear. Allow additional time for journeys in the area. Heed the instructions of emergency personnel on the scene.