A Red Wings Boeing 777 en route from Moscow to Thailand was compelled to make an emergency landing shortly after takeoff on Tuesday. The aircraft experienced an engine fire approximately four minutes after departing from Moscow’s Sheremetyevo Airport.
The airline reported that the onboard fire was promptly suppressed by the plane’s automatic fire suppression system. Despite the swift response, the aircraft was required to circle over the Moscow region before executing an emergency landing to ensure safety. No injuries or casualties were reported among the passengers and crew.
Authorities and airline officials are investigating the incident to determine the cause of the engine malfunction. The aircraft has been taken out of service temporarily for inspection, and the airline has stated it is cooperating with technical teams to ascertain the details of the incident. Passengers were rebooked on subsequent flights, and safety protocols continue to be emphasized in line with aviation regulations.