Airbus A320 (RA-73805) Russian flight #U61383 performed an emergency landing

🇷🇺 Ural Airlines Airbus A320 (RA-73805) domestic Russian flight #U61383 from Sochi to Omsk performed an emergency landing in the field in Novosibirsk region, Russia. The aircraft couldn't land at Omsk Airport and then climbed at 18,000 feet before losing altitude and landing in the field. There were 159 passengers and 6 cabin crew on board. All passengers were evacuated safely via slides. No one was injured.

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The governor of Omsk reported the crew reported a hydraulic problem affecting the brakes, they were concerned the aircraft would not be able to stop on the runway (8,200 feet). The crew therefore diverted to Novosibirsk, where longer runways (11,800 feet) are available, sufficient to stop the aircraft despite the hydraulic failure. According to computations, there should have been sufficient fuel on board to reach the aerodrome.

The airline reported the green hydraulic system failed on approach to Omsk. The commander decided to divert to an airfield with longer runways because the failure of the green hydraulic system affected the operation of spoilers and flaps and increased the landing distance needed. However, the landing gear doors remained open as a result of the hydraulic failure and could not be closed. Together with strong headwinds, this increased fuel consumption. The commander realized they could not make it to Novosibirsk and decided to land in an open field with the gear extended. Six buses were dispatched to the landing site and transferred the passengers to Omsk and Novosibirsk. The passengers were supplied with food, water, and chargers for mobile phones, the luggage has been handed to the passengers, too. 

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