A passenger plane has skidded off the tarmac in heavy snow, forcing an evacuation of the jet and closing the airport’s runway. A LOT Polish Airlines Embraer E170STD was left marooned on the grass next to the taxiway in Vilnius, Lithuania, on Wednesday. Flight LO771 had landed from Warsaw, Poland, but went off track shortly after at 1.43 p.m. local time. Officials said passengers were being evacuated from the aircraft and no injuries were reported, AirLive reports. According to FlightRadar24, conditions were snowy and misty with temperatures as low as 32 degrees Fahrenheit. Images from the scene show the jet surrounded by emergency vehicles in snowy conditions. The runway is expected to remain closed until 5 p.m. local time, with flights to Vilnius being rerouted to other airports. AirLive reports that a Lithuanian authorities investigation is expected. In a statement, Vilnius Airport said, “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.”
Ground vehicles seen at the end of runway 01 at Vilnius (VNO/EYVI) after the recent incident.
— Flightradar24 (@flightradar24) November 26, 2025
The latest weather forecast available to the crew of LOT flight #LO771 indicated presence of snow and mist, a temperature of 0°C/32°F and sporadic heavy snowfall, with visibility… pic.twitter.com/1GA1927sFM
LOT Polish Airlines Embraer E170STD arriving from Warsaw slid off the taxiway after landing at Vilnius Airport on Thursday, prompting authorities to temporarily close the runway, airport officials said.
— Breaking Aviation News & Videos (@aviationbrk) November 26, 2025
LO771, touched down at 13:43 but veered off the paved surface while taxiing… pic.twitter.com/WGbkeVxzoY
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