An Aircraft on the Ankara to Hakkari Route Experiences Runway Mishap: Unravel the Incident Details
An Unsettling Runway Incident
On a chilly September day in 2024, an alarming event unfolded at Selahaddin Eyyubi Airport in Hakkari's Yüksekova district. Flight VF4316, operated by AJet—Turkey's low-cost carrier, previously known as AnadoluJet—was en route from Ankara to Hakkari. An array of notable passengers, including Esendere Town Mayor Dırbaz Büyüksu and Şemdinli Mayor Fahri Şakar, filled the aircraft's seats. Unfortunately, the aircraft experienced a runway incident during landing, sparking concerns. Thankfully, no casualties were reported, and all passengers and crew members walked away unscathed.
The Flight and Aircraft
Leaving Ankara at 11:20 AM, the plane was scheduled to touch down in Hakkari at 1:15 PM. AJet operates Airbus A320s, A321s, and Boeing 737s, striving to broaden its operations across Turkey and beyond. The flight, however, encountered some challenges that day.
inclement weather and a second landing attempt
As the plane approached Hakkari, heavy rainfall made landing precarious, with poor visibility and treacherous runway conditions. The flight crew was forced to abort their first landing attempt. After circling the airport, they made a second effort to land. Upon touching down, the plane skidded off the rain-soaked runway and became entangled in the mud, causing a brief halt.
Aftermath and Investigations
Swift evacuation of the nearly 200 passengers was carried out without any complications. The swift action of the flight crew and ground services saved everyone onboard from any harm. AJet's Press Counselor, Mehmet Yeşilkaya, confirmed that the front landing gear became ensnared in the mud due to the heavy rain.
While investigations into the incident are ongoing, more detailed and accurate information is expected to emerge shortly. The incident highlights the importance of coordination between flight crew and airport authorities in unexpected events. This event underscores the importance of staying updated with official reports, as the nature of the incident is still evolving.
Note: While the input mentions AJet, the available information suggests that the incident may have occurred with an Anadolujet flight, and further investigation is required for confirmation.
Sources:
- AeroTime
- euronews
- Haberler
- Kurdistan 24
- The incident involving AJet's aircraft during landing, despite resulting in no casualties, has raised concerns within the aviation industry about the challenges posed by inclement weather and the need for efficient coordination between flight crew and airport authorities.
- As the investigations into the runway incident continue, stakeholders within the aviation, finance, and transportation sectors are keenly awaiting detailed updates to better understand the implications for aircraft maintenance, weather regulations, and insurance matters.
