Air China Flight CA856 Emergency Landing
Air China Flight CA856, operating from London Heathrow to Beijing, was compelled to make an emergency landing in western Siberia due to an engine malfunction. The Boeing 777-300ER, with registration B-2033, was carrying 311 passengers and crew when it encountered engine issues, necessitating an unscheduled landing in Nizhnevartovsk, Siberia, at approximately 8:17 a.m. local time.
Passenger and Crew Details
Initial reports indicated the aircraft was carrying 265 individuals. However, Russian authorities later confirmed the presence of 267 people on board, including 20 children and the crew.
Rescue Operations
Following the incident, Air China dispatched another Boeing 777-300ER, registration B-2088, from Beijing to facilitate the onward journey of the passengers.
