Russian Sukhoi Superjet fire at Antalya Airport: What we know
A fire broke out in the left engine of a Russian-Antalya flight during landing, passengers and crew were evacuated. (AA Photo)
A Russian Sukhoi Superjet 100 operated by Azimuth Airlines caught fire during landing at Antalya Airport on Sunday. All 89 passengers and six crew members were safely evacuated, and no injuries were reported.
The big picture
- Flight A45051 was traveling from Sochi, Russia to Antalya, Türkiye, with aircraft ID RA-89085.
- Bad weather, including wind shear, contributed to a rough landing that may have caused the engine fire.
- Emergency teams quickly extinguished the fire, and passengers were evacuated using inflatable ramps.
- Antalya Airport closed the runway where the incident occurred, rerouting departures to a military runway until 3 a.m. local time.
By the numbers
- 89 passengers and six crew members were safely evacuated.
- The airport suspended inbound flights for several hours.
- The aircraft was on a regular route between Russia and Türkiye.
What’s next?
- Russian authorities, including the Federal Agency for Air Transport (Rosaviatsiya) and the Investigative Committee, are investigating the incident.
- Russian diplomats have traveled to Antalya to assist Russian citizens.
- Azimuth Airlines is preparing a return flight for stranded passengers.
- Findings from the investigation may influence future safety measures and operational protocols for the Sukhoi Superjet 100.
