LOT Airlines Embraer E170 Skids Off Runway in Snowy Vilnius

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In a recent incident, a LOT Polish Airlines Embraer E170 skidded off the runway while landing at Vilnius Airport (VNO) in Lithuania. This occurrence temporarily disrupted operations on the runway.

The airport confirmed the incident via a statement on November 26, 2025.

“At 13:43 today, a LOT Polish Airlines aircraft arriving from Warsaw, conducting flight LO771, landed at Vilnius Airport and veered off the runway while taxiing to the stand,” the airport reported.

Passengers were safely evacuated from the aircraft, and the runway at Vilnius Airport was closed until 17:00 local time. Flights destined for Vilnius were redirected to alternative airports.

Flightradar24 data indicated that LOT Polish Airlines flight LO771, operated with the Embraer E170 registered as SP-LDK, departed Warsaw Frederic Chopin Airport (WAW) at 12:01 local time and landed in Vilnius at 13:42 local time.

The aircraft was located on the northern side of the airport, and several service vehicles, including a fire truck, were spotted at the end of the runway.

Preliminary reports suggested that there were no injuries among the passengers.

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While the airport has yet to confirm the specific cause of the runway incident, current weather conditions suggest that heavy snowfall may have played a role.

Snowfall had commenced across Lithuania early on November 26, 2025, with forecasts indicating ongoing snow into the following day.

What are your thoughts on the impact of weather conditions on flight safety?

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