22.06.2026 19:11
The technical malfunction in the landing gear of a passenger plane about to land at Gaziantep Airport caused brief panic among passengers and those at the airport. Following the safe landing, flight traffic was temporarily halted due to work initiated on the runway.
A technical problem occurred in the landing gear of a SunExpress aircraft that arrived and landed at Gaziantep Airport from Zurich, Switzerland.
SHORT-TERM PANIC EXPERIENCED
After the malfunction was noticed, there was a brief panic at the airport, and teams quickly intervened. After the aircraft landed safely, precautionary cleaning and maintenance work was initiated on the runway.
FLIGHTS ALSO SUSPENDED
Due to the ongoing work, flights at the airport were temporarily suspended. It was learned that Gaziantep Airport will reopen to air traffic after the work is completed.