Smartavia airline has fired a pilot after an incident in Sochi in which the plane touched the runway.
We are talking about a 57-year-old aircraft commander who previously flew in the Russian Knights group.
The incident occurred on August 18, 2024, when the Boeing 737-800 was landing at the airport, writes RBC .
As a result of the investigation by a special commission, it was established that the pilot had committed a serious violation.
The ship's commander already had a disciplinary sanction, which served as the basis for his dismissal.
The contact occurred during the day under favorable conditions, Rosaviatsia reported earlier.
The incident involved errors that caused the plane to separate from the runway after landing.
Subsequently, while the aircraft was in the air, the spoilers were released, the estimated speed decreased, and the vertical rate of descent increased.
Smartavia emphasized that the pilot's profession requires a high level of responsibility for the safety of the aircraft and passengers.
