Russian Plane Emergency Landing in Turkey
A Russian plane carrying 87 passengers made an emergency landing at Antalya airport in southern Turkey after its left engine caught fire.
The Azimuth Airlines flight from Sochi safely evacuated all passengers and four crew members, with no injuries reported. 
Fire in Engine Forces Emergency Landing
The incident unfolded on Sunday when the Sukhoi SuperJet 100-95LR approached Antalya airport amid adverse weather conditions.
Flames and smoke erupted from the left engine just as the plane landed on runway 36R at 21:30 TRT.
Emergency teams swiftly extinguished the fire, ensuring the safety of everyone on board.
Russian Plane Emergency Landing Investigations to Follow
Authorities plan to initiate an investigation, even though the exact cause of the engine fire remains unknown.
Suat Seyitoglu, an official quoted by The Moscow Times, confirmed, “All 87 passengers and four crew members were safely evacuated.” But,the fire was quickly put out, and thus, there were no injuries, according to the report.
This incident upholds the importance of rapid emergency response in aviation, with the successful evacuation pointing to safety measures and operational efficiency during crises.
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