At Istanbul airport, a passenger plane fell apart in three parts after a strict landing. More than 50 people suffered

There were 177 passengers on board, everyone survived.

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At the Sabihi Istana International Airport, the Boeing-737-800 PEGASUS AIRLINES Airlines made a rigid landing and collapsed into several parts. This is reported by local media.

The plane arrived in Istanbul from Izmir. During the landing in the pouring rain, the liner rolled out of the runway at the airport. The fuselage was torn into several parts. According to the EURONEWS television channel, a fire occurred on board. Passengers were evacuated.

The Minister of Transport of Turkey said that 177 people and six crew members were on board the aircraft. The airline said that none of them died. 52 victims were taken to hospitals.

After the accident at the airport in Istanbul, sorties were temporarily suspended. The Turkish Prosecutor General began to investigate the incident. According to preliminary data, the reason was a strong wind when landing.

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