Why Did an Uzbekistan Airways Boeing 767 Divert to Krasnoyarsk?

An Uzbekistan Airways Boeing 767-300 was forced to divert its scheduled route. The aircraft made an unscheduled landing at Russia’s Krasnoyarsk International Airport (KJA) on January 21, 2026. The widebody jet was operating flight HY707 from Tashkent, Uzbekistan, to Vladivostok, Russia.

Incident Details and Response

The diversion was prompted by a reported technical malfunction. Airport officials confirmed the landing occurred safely and without incident. Emergency services were placed on full alert as a precaution. There were 122 people on board the aircraft, including passengers and crew. No injuries were reported among the occupants.

Uzbekistan Airways later issued a statement regarding the incident. The airline stressed the decision was made for operational reasons. They also cited compliance with Russian Federation aviation safety requirements. The carrier noted that continuing the original flight path was not possible. However, the specific nature of the technical malfunction diversion remains officially undisclosed.

Passenger Impact and Investigation

Passengers faced significant airline passenger disruption due to the event. The airline quickly arranged for a reserve aircraft deployment. This replacement Boeing 767-300 was used to complete the journey to Vladivostok. Stranded passengers in Krasnoyarsk were provided with meals and hotel accommodation. The original aircraft was temporarily taken out of service. It is currently undergoing a full technical inspection.

• The West Siberian Transport Prosecutor’s Office is overseeing passenger rights protection.
• The Krasnoyarsk Transport Investigation Department is conducting a preliminary inquiry.
• The inquiry is under Article 263 of the Criminal Code of the Russian Federation.

Broader Aviation Context

This event highlights the critical importance of Russian aviation safety inquiry processes. Boeing 767 aircraft are workhorse long-haul jets globally. Their continued reliable operation is vital for international carriers like Uzbekistan Airways. Unscheduled landings, even safe ones, trigger mandatory investigations. These inquiries ensure adherence to strict international and domestic standards. The focus is on identifying the root cause of the technical malfunction diversion. This prevents future similar occurrences across the industry. The quick deployment of a reserve aircraft minimized the delay impact. This response demonstrates the airline’s operational contingency planning.

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