Plane carrying 55 people leaves the runway and stops at sea after emergency landing in Somalia

Plane stopped on the beach after an emergency landing in Somalia, on February 10, 2026 AP Photo/Omar Faruk A plane with 55 people left the runway and stopped on a beach after attempting an emergency landing in Somalia, this Tuesday (10). All occupants survived, according to the country’s civil aviation authorities. ✅ Follow the g1 international news channel on WhatsApp According to the state agency Sonna, the aircraft took off from the capital Mogadishu to the city of Galkayo, but faced technical problems shortly after takeoff. The pilot decided to return to the airport and, during the landing attempt, was unable to stop the plane within the limits of the runway. According to Sonna, the plane stopped on a beach close to the airport. Images from the Associated Press show the aircraft in the water, with one of its wings detached. The director general of the Somali Civil Aviation Authority, Ahmed Moalim Hassan, told local media that emergency teams managed to safely evacuate all passengers and crew. “The pilot managed to land the plane, but when he touched the ground, he lost control and the aircraft left the runway and stopped in the sea. Fortunately, there were no injuries,” he said. The causes of the incident are being investigated. VIDEOS: trending on g1 See videos that are trending on g1

Source link