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A Sukhoi Superjet 100-95LR, operated by Azimuth Airlines, experienced an engine fire upon landing at Antalya Airport in Turkey on November 24. The aircraft had traveled from Sochi, Russia. Dramatic footage showed the burning jet with passengers evacuating safely. All 89 passengers and six crew members were unharmed.
The Aviation Safety Network reported that "the airline stated that the flight experienced windshear on landing." Aerotime added, "first responders rushed to the plane, and all 89 passengers and six crew members were evacuated safely. No casualties or serious injuries were reported." Turkish firefighters extinguished the flames using foam.
The aircraft involved is registered as RA-89085 and is seven years old according to Flightradar24 data. Rosaviatsiya, Russia's Federal Aviation Authority, has launched an investigation into the incident. Azimuth Airlines operates a fleet of 20 Superjets.
