Russian Plane Catches Fire After Landing in Turkey; 89 Passengers Safely Evacuated

Brief by Shorts91 Newsdesk / 02:27pm on 25 Nov 2024,Monday International

A Sukhoi Superjet 100 passenger plane, operated by Azimuth Airlines, caught fire after landing at Turkey's Antalya Airport on Sunday. The flight, arriving from Sochi, Russia, experienced a rough landing due to wind shear. All 89 passengers and six crew members were safely evacuated, with no casualties reported. Videos from the scene showed emergency crews responding to the blaze. The Turkish transport ministry suspended airport landings until the plane was towed. The Russian Federal Aviation Authority, Rosaviatsiya, is investigating the incident. The aircraft, seven years old, is being examined for the cause of the fire.

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