12.04.2026 01:01
The plane on the Istanbul-Van route missed the runway twice during its landing at Van Ferit Melen Airport due to strong winds. On the third attempt, the plane made a safe landing and was greeted with applause from the passengers.
The plane operating the Istanbul-Van flight safely landed on its third attempt after passing the runway twice due to strong winds at Van Ferit Melen Airport.
THE PLANE LANDED ON THE THIRD ATTEMPT
The plane, which took off from Istanbul in the afternoon, encountered adverse weather conditions as it entered Van airspace. Due to strong winds and a storm, the pilot decided to pass the runway twice. The plane, which circled for a while in the skies over Van and maintained a safe altitude, made a safe landing on the third attempt despite the ongoing effects of the storm. The successful landing of the plane was met with applause from the passengers.
PASSENGERS APPLAUDED
One of the passengers on the plane, Behice Doğan, highlighted the professionalism displayed by the pilot, stating, "We experienced great anxiety in the air, but our pilot's control and calmness gave us confidence. When the wheels touched the ground on the third attempt, we all took a deep breath. We celebrated this success by applauding together inside the plane, and we are grateful to the crew."
After the safe landing, passengers were evacuated from the plane while the professional maneuvers of the flight crew were appreciated.