Nordwind Boeing 737-800 with 190 aboard suffers two incidents in 24 hours
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A Nordwind Airlines Boeing 737-800 carrying 184 passengers and 6 crew experienced two separate incidents in 24 hours. The aircraft first diverted to Mineralnye Vody after cabin pressure problems at 10,300 meters, then returned to the departure airport the next day due to landing gear issues.
Key Facts
- The first incident occurred on a Sochi–Kirov flight when the crew declared PAN-PAN less than an hour after takeoff.
- The aircraft descended from 10,300 meters to about 3,000 meters but could not stabilize cabin pressurization.
- The Boeing 737-800 diverted to Mineralnye Vody with 184 passengers and 6 crew members on board.
- The next day, the same aircraft returned to Mineralnye Vody after takeoff for Kazan due to landing gear problems.
Cabin Pressure Emergency
The crew of the Nordwind Boeing 737-800 declared PAN-PAN less than an hour after departing Sochi for Kirov. At an altitude of about 10,300 meters, the cabin altitude warning activated and the crew began an emergency descent. The aircraft descended to approximately 3,000 meters, but stable cabin pressurization could not be maintained. The pilots diverted to Mineralnye Vody, where the aircraft landed with 184 passengers and 6 crew members.
Landing Gear Return
The following day, the same Boeing 737-800 departed Mineralnye Vody for Kazan. After takeoff, the crew reported landing gear problems and returned to the departure airport. The flight was cancelled, marking the second incident involving the aircraft in 24 hours.
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Nordwind Boeing 737-800 with 190 aboard suffers two incidents in 24 hours
