The flight SU6962 traveling from Antalya to St. Petersburg had to change its route and land in Moscow due to the strong winds during landing. The plane departed from the Pulkovo airport in St. Petersburg.
Passengers on the flight spent several hours in Moscow due to the unsuccessful landing attempts in St. Petersburg. The plane eventually returned to St. Petersburg at 2:30 am. Passengers reported feeling uneasy during the three attempts to land in St. Petersburg, but praised the captain for making the right decision.
Emergency services were prepared at the Pulkovo airport, but flights were not affected by the incident. Some passengers sought medical assistance upon arrival at Sheremetyevo airport, while others decided to stay in Moscow instead of continuing on to St. Petersburg.
The change in route was caused by strong wind gusts in the area, which also caused disruptions in the Gulf of Finland the previous night.
