UTair plane fails to reach Moscow, returns to Dubai

A UTair plane en route from Dubai to Moscow, was forced to return to its departure airport due to technical issues.

The UTair plane, which had departed Dubai for Moscow, returned to Al Maktoum International Airport almost immediately after takeoff, the airline's press service reports.

UTair's statement clarified that the plane made a successful landing. It took place at 6:37 p.m. local time (5:37 p.m. Moscow time).

"All passengers and crew members are safe,”

– the UTair’s message reads.