BREAKING A Boeing 737 almost lands on runway still under construction at Grozny Airport

This morning, a Utair Boeing 737-800 experienced a near-miss incident while trying to land at Kadyrov Grozny International Airport in Chechnya, having arrived from Antalya, Turkey. As flight UT742 was making its final approach, the pilots mistakenly aimed for a parallel runway that was still under construction. Realizing the error, they aborted the landing just in time and successfully executed a go-around procedure, ultimately landing safely on the correct runway after a second attempt. In the field of transportation, such incidents emphasize the importance of situational awareness and standard operating procedures in aviation. Runway construction projects should be clearly marked and communicated to air traffic controllers, and effective coordination between flight crews and ground services is crucial. Furthermore, ongoing training for pilots on identifying runway closures and understanding airport layouts can greatly reduce the likelihood of similar mistakes in the future.