Passengers aboard a Turkish Airlines flight experienced a terrifying incident on Tuesday when the aircraft struck a radar mast while taxiing after landing at Antalya International Airport. The collision tore a hole in the cabin and caused oxygen masks to deploy.
Details of the Incident
Turkish Airlines flight TK2430, a Boeing 777 carrying 267 people, hit the radar mast with its right wing as it maneuvered on the tarmac. The impact caused the pole to collapse and strike the side of the aircraft, leaving a visible hole in the cabin. Emergency protocols were activated, and oxygen masks dropped from the overhead compartments.
No injuries have been reported so far, and the cause of the incident is under investigation. Airport operations were temporarily disrupted but later resumed.
Passenger Accounts
Witnesses described a sudden jolt followed by a loud noise. One passenger said: 'We heard a bang and then saw the hole in the cabin. Everyone was scared, but the crew handled it professionally.'
This is a developing story. We will provide updates as more information becomes available.
