S7 Airlines Aircraft Declares Emergency Over Kazakhstan, Diverts Toward Omsk

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S7 Airlines Aircraft Declares Emergency Over Kazakhstan, Diverts Toward Omsk

An S7 Airlines aircraft traveling from Russia's Novosibirsk city to Makhachkala has reportedly declared an emergency while flying over Kazakhstan, prompting the aircraft to make a sharp change in direction toward Omsk.

Up to 189 passengers may be on board, according to Lenta.ru.

The aircraft is preparing to land in Omsk due to a technical malfunction.

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S7 Airlines Aircraft Declares Emergency Over Kazakhstan, Diverts Toward Omsk

An S7 Airlines aircraft traveling from Russia's Novosibirsk city to Makhachkala has reportedly declared an emergency while flying over Kazakhstan, prompting the aircraft to make a sharp change in direction toward Omsk.