Wizz Malta A320 at Sibiu on Jan 13th 2026, runway excursion on turning around
Last Update: January 19, 2026 / 19:51:35 GMT/Zulu time
Incident Facts
Date of incident
Jan 13, 2026
Classification
Incident
Airline
Wizz Air Malta
Flight number
W4-3830
Departure
Milan Bergamo, Italy
Destination
Sibiu, Romania
Aircraft Registration
9H-WZR
Aircraft Type
Airbus A320
ICAO Type Designator
A320
Ground crews intervened, the aircraft was subsequently able to taxi to the apron about 40 minutes after coming to a stop.
The airport reported the aircraft suffered an operational event in heavy snowfall. Ground crew assisted to clear the aircraft from the runway and guided it along the taxiways.
The aircraft was able to resume service about 2.5 hours after landing.
On Jan 19th 2026 the airline sent following statement: "the Wizz Air aircraft operating a commercial flight on the Milan Bergamo (BGY) - Sibiu (SBZ) route was involved in a ground operational event after a safe landing at Sibiu International Airport. The landing took place in conditions of snowfall, with the runway having been cleared and declared operational at the time of the aircraft’s arrival, in accordance with the applicable snow-removal procedures. After landing, during the turning manoeuvre to position toward the parking apron, the aircraft reached the end of the runway. Due to poorer friction and to ensure the safest outcome, the ground teams assisted in taxiing the aircraft from the runway in order not to disrupt airport traffic, and with scheduled flights being handled in accordance with the flight schedule. The situation happened on the ground with low speed and ended uneventfully. Disembarkation was carried out in accordance with standard operational procedures."
Incident Facts
Date of incident
Jan 13, 2026
Classification
Incident
Airline
Wizz Air Malta
Flight number
W4-3830
Departure
Milan Bergamo, Italy
Destination
Sibiu, Romania
Aircraft Registration
9H-WZR
Aircraft Type
Airbus A320
ICAO Type Designator
A320
This article is published under license from Avherald.com. © of text by Avherald.com.
Article source
You can read 2 more free articles without a subscription.
Subscribe now and continue reading without any limits!
Read unlimited articles and receive our daily update briefing. Gain better insights into what is happening in commercial aviation safety.
Send tip
Support AeroInside by sending a small tip amount.
Related articles
Fleet type match
Wizz Malta A21N near Gdansk on Oct 9th 2026, first officer incapacitated
A Wizz Air Malta Airbus A321-200N, registration 9H-WBK performing flight W6-1736 from Gothenburg (Sweden) to Gdansk (Poland), was enroute at FL350…
Fleet type match
Wizz Malta A21N near Bratislava on Jun 28th 2026, first officer incapacitated
A Wizz Air Malta Airbus A321-200N, registration 9H-WMC performing flight W4-1686 from Catania (Italy) to Gdansk (Poland), was enroute at FL350 north…
Wizz Malta A321 at Bucharest on Feb 26th 2026, problem with angle of attack sensors
A Wizz Air Malta Airbus A321-200, registration 9H-WZC performing flight W4-3005 from Bucharest Otopeni (Romania) to London Luton,EN (UK), was…
Fleet type match
Wizz Malta A21N at Barcelona on Feb 20th 2026, smoke in cabin
A Wizz Air Malta Airbus A321-200N, registration 9H-WMI performing flight W6-1476 from Barcelona,SP (Spain) to Warsaw (Poland) with 239 people on…
Fleet type match
Wizz Malta A21N near Naples on Oct 14th 2025, cargo smoke indication
A Wizz Air Malta Airbus A321-200N, registration 9H-WNO performing flight W4-6118 from Sharm el Sheikh (Egypt) to Rome Fiumicino (Italy), was enroute…
Newest articles
Fleet type match
ADO B737 at Fukuoka on Oct 20th 2026, flaps trouble
An ADO Air Do Boeing 737-700, registration JA07AN performing flight HD-112 from Sapporo New Chitose to Fukuoka (Japan) with 139 people on board, was…
Fleet type match
PSA CRJ9 near St. Louis on Oct 17th 2026, loss of cabin pressure
A PSA Airlines Canadair CRJ-900, registration N574NN performing flight AA-5089 from St. Louis,MO to Philadelphia,PA (USA), was climbing out of St.…
Subscribe today
Are you researching aviation incidents? Get access to AeroInside Insights, unlimited read access and receive the daily newsletter.
Pick your plan and subscribePartner
ELITE Simulation Solutions is a leading global provider of Flight Simulation Training Devices, IFR training software as well as flight controls and related services. Find out more.
SafetyScan Pro provides streamlined access to thousands of aviation accident reports. Tailored for your safety management efforts. Book your demo today
AeroInside Blog
Popular aircraft
Airbus A320Boeing 737-800
Boeing 737-800 MAX
Popular airlines
American AirlinesUnited
Delta
Air Canada
Lufthansa
British Airways