BOEING CRASH IN ANTALYA: PASSENGER PLANE SMASHES RADAR TOWER, RIPS HOLE IN FUSELAGE

— BREAKING AVIATION NEWS —

A terrifying incident unfolded at Antalya Airport in Turkey when a massive Boeing 777-3Q8 passenger plane, operated by Turkish Airlines, collided with a steel ground radar tower. The heavy impact completely destroyed the radar structure, severely ripped open the aircraft’s right wing, and left a gaping hole in the main fuselage.

The flight (TK2430), which was carrying 267 passengers and crew members from Istanbul, had just landed safely and was taxiing towards its designated parking gate when the wing struck the tower. The sudden collision caused massive panic inside the cabin as oxygen masks automatically deployed from the ceiling, leading passengers to believe the aircraft was breaking apart.

— OFFICIAL STATEMENT AND INJURIES —

Turkish Airlines spokesperson, Yahya Üstün, released an official statement on social media platform X shortly after the crash:

“Our Boeing 777 aircraft, registration TC-LKD, flying from Istanbul to Antalya, made contact with a ground radar antenna mast with its right wing while taxiing to its parking position. All 267 passengers on board were safely evacuated. One passenger sustained minor injuries but is reported to be in good medical condition.”

— THE DEVASTATION INSIDE AND OUT —

Footage and photos circulating widely on social media show the sheer force of the crash. The red-and-white metal radar tower was completely flattened and pivaled onto the tarmac. Meanwhile, the Boeing’s right wing suffered structural tearing, and a large puncture was visible near the wing-to-body fairing of the fuselage.

Passengers inside the cabin described a loud grinding noise followed by a violent jolt. Although the plane was on the ground and moving at a low taxi speed, the deployment of oxygen masks created a chaotic environment. Emergency vehicles and fire trucks immediately rushed to the scene to secure the aircraft and prevent any potential fuel fires. The exact cause of the collision and why the pilots steered the massive jet so close to the radar tower is currently under official investigation by aviation authorities.