Russian Flight Nearly Lands on Closed Runway at Kadyrov Grozny GRV Airport

On the morning of September 7, 2024, a potentially dangerous incident occurred at Kadyrov Grozny International Airport (GRV) when a Russian aircraft nearly landed on an unfinished runway. The Boeing 737-800, operated by UTair, was performing flight UT742 from Antalya International Airport (AYT) in Turkey to Grozny, Russia.

According to FlightRadar24, the flight departed Antalya at 04:49 local time and was scheduled to land on Runway 08/26. However, as the aircraft approached GRV, the pilots inadvertently began descending towards a parallel runway that was under construction and closed for repairs.

Social media footage captured the tense moments as the Boeing 737-800 flew dangerously close to construction equipment and an active construction site. The aircraft, with visible excavators in the vicinity, narrowly avoided a catastrophic incident when the pilots executed a successful go-around maneuver. The plane ascended safely back into the sky, avoiding any collision with the construction vehicles.

No injuries were reported among the crew or passengers. The aircraft ultimately landed safely at GRV Airport at 06:59 local time. The reason behind the runway confusion has not yet been clarified. This close call highlights the critical need for clear and precise communication regarding runway status, especially when construction work is underway.

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