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Starsky Plane With 55 Onboard Skids Into Sea After Emergency Landing In Somalia SEO DES: After a technical issue post-takeoff for Gaalkacyo, the aircraft overshot landing veered off the runway and came to rest along the Indian Ocean shoreline SOCIAL: A Starsky Aviation Fokker 50 carrying 55 people safely evacuated after overshooting the runway during an emergency landing at Mogadishu’s Aden Abdulle International Airport and coming to rest on a beach. The aircraft had developed a technical problem shortly after takeoff for Gaalkacyo. No injuries or fatalities were reported, and Somali authorities have launched an investigation into the incident. The crew had requested to return to Mogadishu after detecting the malfunction. Rescue teams responded quickly, and all passengers were taken for precautionary medical checks. The airline and aviation officials praised the pilot’s handling of the emergency. Mogadishu, Somalia: A passenger aircraft carrying 55 people safely evacuated after veering off the runway and ending up on a beach near Mogadishu’s Aden Abdulle International Airport, Somali authorities confirmed, in an incident that has triggered an official investigation. The Starsky Aviation Fokker 50 turboprop with 50 passengers and five crew members on board was en route to the northern city of Gaalkacyo when it developed a technical problem about 15 minutes after takeoff on Tuesday, eyewitnesses and officials said. According to the Somali Civil Aviation Authority (CAA), the crew requested to return to Mogadishu following the malfunction. During the emergency landing attempt, the aircraft overshot the runway, veered off the paved surface, and came to rest on the adjacent shoreline along the Indian Ocean. Rescue teams promptly evacuated all 55 occupants. Transportation Minister Mohamed Farah Nuh and airline officials confirmed that no serious injuries or fatalities were reported. All passengers and crew were later taken to a nearby medical facility for precautionary evaluation. Starsky Aviation’s chief executive Ahmed Nur said in a statement that the aircraft “overran on the runway” before settling on the beach. He added, “No injuries, no deaths. "We are relieved to confirm that all passengers and crew are safe. Investigations are under way to establish what caused the technical issue that led to the emergency landing," Starsky spokesman Hassan Mohamed Aden said as quoted by BBC. Somalia’s transport ministry and civil aviation officials have launched a formal investigation to determine the root cause of the technical fault and the circumstances that led to the runway excursion. This incident marks a rare case of an emergency landing that ended with all persons aboard walking away unharmed, even as the aircraft sustained significant damage.

Starsky Plane With 55 Onboard Skids Into Sea After Emergency Landing In Somalia

Aviation Today News Desk / February 11, 2026

Mogadishu, Somalia: A passenger aircraft carrying 55 people safely evacuated after veering off the runway and ending up on a […]

Katunayake, Sri Lanka: A Turkish Airlines Airbus A330 operating Flight TK-733 from Colombo to Istanbul made a safe emergency landing early Wednesday morning at Bandaranaike International Airport (BIA) after the crew detected a technical issue with the aircraft’s landing gear shortly after departure, according to airport authorities and multiple media reports. The wide-body aircraft, carrying 202 passengers and 10 crew members, departed BIA at around 10:00 p.m. local time on Tuesday. Shortly after take-off, the flight crew identified a problem with the landing gear and opted to return to the airport as a precautionary measure. In accordance with standard safety procedures, the aircraft circled over Sri Lankan airspace, including areas near Colombo and Chilaw, to burn excess fuel and reduce landing weight before the emergency return. Airport officials placed the runway on emergency standby, with fire and rescue teams, ambulances, and other emergency response units deployed in anticipation of the aircraft’s return. At approximately 00:28 a.m. local time, the Turkish Airlines flight made a safe touchdown at BIA. All passengers and crew disembarked without injury, and emergency services were subsequently stood down. Officials noted that regular flight operations at the airport continued during the incident and there were no reported disruptions to other scheduled services. Investigations are expected to be carried out to determine the precise cause of the landing gear issue. Passengers aboard the flight were assisted following disembarkation, with arrangements made for onward travel and accommodation as necessary.

Turkish Airlines Flight Makes Safe Landing At BIA After Technical Fault Mid-Air Alerts

Aviation Today News Desk / December 17, 2025

Katunayake, Sri Lanka: A Turkish Airlines Airbus A330 operating Flight TK-733 from Colombo to Istanbul made a safe emergency landing

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