27.01.2026 23:10
A research aircraft belonging to NASA in the United States had to make an emergency landing due to a malfunction in the engine compartment during takeoff. As the aircraft landed on the fuselage, sparks and thick smoke were generated along the runway, and emergency teams were quickly dispatched to the scene following the incident.
A research aircraft belonging to the National Aeronautics and Space Administration (NASA) caught fire during takeoff due to a technical malfunction and had to make an emergency landing. Those moments were captured on camera.
LANDED ON ITS BODY, SPARKS FILLED THE RUNWAY
According to the footage, a malfunction occurred in the engine section of the aircraft as it began to accelerate on the runway during takeoff. Noticing the situation, the pilots canceled the takeoff and attempted to land the aircraft back on the runway. The plane landed on its body without fully deploying its landing gear. As the body made contact with the runway, sparks and thick smoke were generated, and the aircraft was brought to a stop shortly thereafter.
EMERGENCY TEAMS WERE DISPATCHED TO THE RUNWAY
Following the incident, airport emergency teams were quickly dispatched to the runway. The fire was intervened in a short time, and initial assessments indicated that there were no casualties or injuries in the incident. Meanwhile, while no official statement has yet been made by NASA regarding the matter, it has been learned that a technical investigation has been initiated to determine the cause of the fire.