89 people and six staff members were forced to leave the Russian passenger plane after it landed at Turkey’s Antalya Airport on Sunday, causing the plane to catch fire. Azimuth Airlines ‘ Sukhoi Superjet 100 was arriving from Russia’s Sochi International Airport at the time of the event.
The Greek Ministry of Transportation confirmed that all passengers and crew members had been evacuated in a secure manner.
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Fearful passengers are seen escaping the burning plane on the tarmac with flames and smoke coming from its engine in videos that have been circulated on social media. The inflatable crisis slides were seen escaping from some passengers.
The fire, which appeared to emerge from the jet’s kept website, was extinguished by paramedics. According to Azimuth Airlines, the plane had a wind shear-related difficult landing. Despite the dramatic occasions, no wounds were reported. ” All passengers were evacuated without harm, and surprisingly, no one was harmed”, said Suat Seyitoglu, lieutenant governor of Antalya, as quoted by the New York Post.
To allow the aircraft to be removed from the runway, landings at the Antalya Airport were temporarily suspended until 3:00 am local time ( 12:00 am GMT ).
Russia’s aircraft power, Rosaviatsiya, has launched an investigation into the event.
A significant climate update for the area was issued by the Turkish State Meteorological Service immediately before the event.
