❗️🇹🇷 – An Azimut Airlines Sukhoi Superjet 100-95LR aircraft, flight A45051 from Sochi, Russia, caught fire while landing on runway 36R at Antalya airport.
The fire reportedly started in the engine and was quickly extinguished by ARFF and airport teams.
The runway was closed for… pic.twitter.com/J0zoML0DJX
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Fire Panic on Russian Plane at Antalya Airport! 🔥✈️
A Sukhoi Superjet 100 type passenger plane belonging to the Russian airline Azimuth encountered a serious accident during its landing at Antalya Airport. It was reported that the plane leaked fuel as a result of its left engine… pic.twitter.com/s86v16jHpC— AirportIST (@AirportIST) November 24, 2024
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A Russian Sukhoi SuperJet 100, operated by Azimuth Airlines, caught fire after landing at Antalya Airport in Turkey on November 24, 2024, leaving three crew members injured. The fire broke out in the left-side engine shortly after landing. While the flames were quickly extinguished, the incident disrupted operations at the airport, though flights have since resumed.
Investigators are still probing the cause of the fire, with potential factors including technical failure, human error, or even sabotage. Authorities have not ruled out any possibility yet. This incident has raised concerns regarding the safety of the SuperJet 100, which has faced technical challenges in the past.
The aircraft had 95 people onboard, all of whom were safely evacuated, and no fatalities were reported. This incident is the latest in a series of aviation concerns surrounding Russian aircraft, as investigations continue.
Sources:
https://www.apnews.com/article/russian-plane-engine-fire-turkey-6902c0c034a39eee746955b6ae08b4d8
https://www.newsweek.com/russian-plane-95-board-catches-fire-turkey-1990936
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