05 May 2019 | 06:47 PM UTC
Russia: Fire on plane leaves 13 dead at Moscow’s SVO Airport May 5 /update 2
Aeroflot flight SU1492 makes emergency landing at Moscow's SVO Airport after fire ignites mid-air May 5, leaving at least 13 people dead; flight operations briefly suspended, with lingering flight disruptions expected over coming hours
Event
Aeroflot flight SU1492 made an emergency landing at Moscow's Sheremetyevo International Airport (SVO) after the plane - bound for Murmansk - caught fire in mid-air on Sunday, May 5. At least 13 people were killed in the incident; multiple other people aboard the plane remain unaccounted for. The cause of the fire was not immediately reported.
Flight operations were briefly suspended at SVO following the incident; it was not immediately reported when normal flight operations would resume. Lingering flight disruptions are to be expected at the airport over the coming hours.
Advice
Individuals flying via SVO are advised to monitor developments, prepare for lingering flight disruptions, and adhere to all instructions issued by the local authorities. Contact your airline for more information.
