02.05.2025 14:20
The pilot of the plane landing at Istanbul Sabiha Gökçen Airport saw a duck wandering on the runway after landing. The pilot alerted the air traffic controller over the radio, saying, "Sir, we saw a duck on the runway after landing." That radio communication was recorded.
During the incident at Sabiha Gökçen Airport, the pilot of a landing plane saw a duck wandering on the runway. Following this, the pilot contacted the airport air traffic controller to report the situation.
PLANE WAITING FOR LANDING SEQUENCE WAS PUT ON HOLD
Teams then conducted a runway inspection; during this time, a plane waiting for landing sequence was also put on hold. After the inspections, as there were no negative findings, the landings of the planes were carried out smoothly. Those moments were reflected in the radio communications.
PILOT: Sir, we saw a duck on the runway after landing, for your information.
TOWER: Are we in agreement on the runway, sir?
PILOT: We are in agreement.