A Sukhoi Superjet 100-95LR, registered RA-89085 and operated by Russia’s Azimuth Airlines, caught fire after landing at Antalya Airport, Turkey, after flying from Sochi, Russian Federation. All 89 passengers and six crew members were safely evacuated.
The incident, caused by wind shear, temporarily halted airport operations. Emergency teams extinguished the flames, and investigations are ongoing.
Russia’s Federal Aviation Authority, Rosaviatsiya, said it was investigating the incident.
More footage of the Sukhoi Superjet 100 from Sochi, Russia, operated by Azimut Airlines, catching fire upon landing at Antalya Airport in Turkey. All 79 passengers on flight A45051 were safely evacuated. pic.twitter.com/wKaQz8Xzdb
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Russian passenger plane caught fire at Antalya airport.
The fire occurred on board the Sukhoi Superjet 100-95LR aircraft of Azimut Airlines, which arrived from Sochi, Russia. pic.twitter.com/OqaslugcBm
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