Aircraft halts operation in Sochi due to engine malfunction
Aircraft delay at Tbilisi Airport on May 26
Reports indicate that a Red Wings operated Superjet-100 aircraft, scheduled for departure from Sochi at 11:45, experienced a five-hour delay. The aircraft was prepared for takeoff, moved a short distance, and then came to a halt, prompting airport staff to investigate and fix an apparent technical issue. Some passengers chose not to fly on the aircraft after the delay.
According to the press service of Sochi International Airport, the flight ultimately departed at 19:44. As of now, no official comment has been received from the airline regarding the delay or the technical issue.
It should be noted that flight WZ558, operated by Red Wings, was recorded landing at Tbilisi International Airport on the specified date, but no specific mention of a five-hour delay or technical problems for this flight on May 26 was found in the available information.
In a separate incident on March 6, a Sukhoi Superjet operated by Azimuth faced an engine failure while en route from Sochi to Stavropol, resulting in the aircraft's return to the stand at the resort city's airport.
For readers interested in aviation news, it's always prudent to stay informed and cautious when traveling. Travel safely.
The delay in the aircraft's departure from Sochi was not only detrimental to the scheduled flight industry but also caused financial implications for both the airline and passengers. Additionally, the incident at Tbilisi Airport involving a Red Wings Superjet-100 raises questions about the safety and reliability of transportation in the aviation sector.
