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| PEGASUS AIRLINES AIRBUS A320-251 TC-NBH (MSN 7399) |
Pegasus Airlines Flight 2193 was a scheduled domestic passenger flight from Izmir-Adnan Menderes Airport (ADB/LTBJ) to Istanbul-Sabiha Gökçen International Airport (SAW/LTFJ). On the 5th of February 2020, the Boeing 737-800 operating the route suffered a runway excursion after landing on runway 06 at Istanbul-Sabiha Gökçen International Airport.
Three people lost their lives, 179 were injured, and the aircraft was completely destroyed. This marked the first fatal in the airline's history. Flight 2193 operated the flight from İzmir Adnan Menderes Airport to Istanbul without incident. At approximately 18:30 local time, plane attempted to land at Sabiha Gökçen Airport during heavy rain and strong tailwinds. A thunderstorm with powerful wind gusts was passing through the area at the time of the accident. Two other aircraft aborted their landing attempts at the same airport shortly before Flight 2193 landed.
After what Turkey's transport minister described as a "rough landing," the aircraft failed to decelerate. It skidded off the east end of the runway The aircraft hit ILS antennas and a small building before it fell 30m down an embankment, impacting with a force that survivors described as like an explosion. The aircraft broke into three sections, with the forward section of the fuselage completely destroyed during the incident. Passengers escaped the plane via gaps between the fuselage sections. A fire broke out and was later extinguished by firefighters.
Turkey's health minister said three passengers were killed and 179 people were taken to local hospitals with injuries. 12 children were believed to be on board the plane, according to reports from the Turkish media. An investigation of the pilots was launched based on speculations of crew negligence. The pilots received treatment in the hospital, before they were taken to a police station to provide their statements.
Turkey's health minister said three passengers were killed and 179 people were taken to local hospitals with injuries. 12 children were believed to be on board the plane, according to reports from the Turkish media. An investigation of the pilots was launched based on speculations of crew negligence. The pilots received treatment in the hospital, before they were taken to a police station to provide their statements.
The accident came less than a month after another Pegasus Airlines accident (Flight 747) involving a Boeing 737 skidding off the runway at the same airport.
Aircraft Information:
Airline: Pegasus Airlines
Code: PC/PGT
Aircraft: Boeing 737-86J
Registration: TC-IZK
Serial Number: 37742
Engine: 2 x CFMI CFM56-7B24
First Flew: 23/01/2009Age: 11 Years
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