A Russian-made passenger plane experienced a frightening incident at Antalya Airport in southern Turkey on Sunday. The Turkish transport ministry confirmed that the engine of the Sukhoi Superjet 100 caught fire after landing. Fortunately, all 89 passengers and six crew members on board were safely evacuated from the aircraft, which had arrived from the Russian Black Sea resort of Sochi.
Following the landing, authorities at the airport took swift action to ensure the safety of everyone involved. Landings were temporarily suspended until 3 a.m. local time as the plane was towed away from the runway. Videos shared on social media and by the transport ministry depicted the intense response of emergency units, with flames and smoke visible from the engine of the aircraft.
