Russian aircraft erupts in flames during Antalya landing
According to reports from Russian internet portals, a Russian Sukhoi Superjet 100 aircraft caught fire after landing at Antalya Airport, Turkey. Videos of the rescue operation have appeared on social media.
The Russian portal MSK1.ru reports that the engine of the Azimut Airlines aircraft caught fire during landing. The flight had arrived in Turkey from Sochi, Russia.
According to the Mash portal, the pilot may have struck the runway with the left wing during landing, which could have caused the fire.
There were approximately 80 passengers on board. At present, there is no information regarding any casualties.
"Passengers claim that they felt a strong impact upon landing, after which fuel began to leak. The crew swiftly deployed the emergency exits and evacuated everyone. Turkish firefighters promptly arrived at the scene and extinguished the fire," states the portal.
Source: Mash, MSK1