An Air India Boeing 777-200 aircraft landed at Krasnoyarsk Airport (Russia) last Thursday.

The aircraft, registration VT-ALG, took off from Delhi, India en route to San Francisco (USA) as AI183. Air India is one of the few international airlines still permitted, capable and willing to fly over Russia despite sanctions imposed in response to the Russian invasion of Ukraine. During the flight, the crew noticed a possible problem with the cargo hold. According to Krasnoyarsk Airport, this will be activated fire detection. The 777 eventually veered off course and made a safe unplanned landing. The engine then taxis to the platform. Later, Russian aviation authority Rosaviatsia determined there was no fire or smoke on board.

Passengers stay at the airport

After the unplanned landing, passengers, including a large number of Americans, had to leave the plane. The Cabin crew Stayed in hotels, travelers had to temporarily stay in the international wing of the airport. Pictures show some passengers sleeping on the floor. A traveler said people were struggling to get food and water.

The plane flew

Consulate of India (Russia) in Moscow delayed Reuters It is known that they are cooperating with the Russian authorities to accommodate travelers in hotels. Air India agreed to take the affected passengers on an alternate flight to San Francisco. The affected 777 is still grounded at Krasnoyarsk Airport today.

A year ago, another Air India 777 on its way to the US made an unscheduled landing in Russia. At that time, they were accommodated in schools as they were not allowed to stay temporarily in hostels.