THY plane hits radar antenna mast: 1 injured, 267 passengers evacuated

A Turkish Airlines flight experienced an incident at Antalya Airport when the aircraft's right wing made contact with a ground radar antenna mast.

The flight, identified as TK2430 from Istanbul to Antalya and operated by a Boeing 777 with registration TC-LKD, was taxiing to its parking position at the time of the incident. Turkish Airlines' Head of Communications, Yahya Üstün, confirmed the event via his social media account.

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Our aircraft, a Boeing 777 with registration TC-LKD, performing the Istanbul-Antalya flight TK2430, made contact with the ground radar antenna mast while taxiing to its parking position at Antalya Airport.

Üstün reported that all 267 passengers on board were safely evacuated from the aircraft. One passenger suffered minor injuries, but their condition is stable. Following the incident, a technical investigation has been initiated to determine the cause.

The airline stated that the aircraft's right wing touched the radar antenna mast as it was maneuvering into its designated spot at the airport. The airline assured that all passengers were safely disembarked and the injured passenger received attention.

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All 267 passengers on board our aircraft were safely evacuated, and the slightly injured passenger's health condition is good. A technical investigation has been launched.