A Russian passenger plane caught fire after landing at Turkey’s Antalya airport on Sunday, forcing the evacuation of 89 passengers and six crew members. One in this event Azimuth Airlines Sukhoi Superjet 100 Coming from Russia Sochi International Airport.
This Turkish Ministry of Transport Confirmed that all passengers and crew have been safely evacuated.
Videos circulating on social media show panicked passengers fleeing the burning plane on the runway, flames and smoke billowing from its engines. Some passengers were seen using inflatable emergency slides to escape.
Firefighters put out the fire from the plane’s left engine. Azimuth Airlines Said the aircraft had to face a rough landing due to wind shear. Despite the dramatic events, no injuries were reported. “All passengers were evacuated unharmed, and fortunately, no one was hurt,” Antalya Deputy Governor Suat Seyitoglu said, as quoted by the New York Post.
Landings at Antalya Airport were temporarily suspended until 3:00 am local time (12:00 am GMT) to allow the aircraft to be removed from the runway.
Russia’s aviation authority, Rosavietsia, has launched an investigation into the incident.
Shortly before the incident, Turkey’s State Meteorological Service issued a severe weather warning for the region, warning of severe thunderstorms.