Turkish 777 plane hits radar mast at Antalya, 267 evacuated

A Turkish Airlines Boeing 777-300ER carrying 267 passengers collided with a ground radar antenna while taxiing at Antalya Airport in Turkey last week, causing significant damage to the aircraft and prompting an emergency evacuation. The incident occurred on Thursday, June 11, 2026, after the flight from Istanbul had landed safely.

The aircraft, operating as flight TK2430, was maneuvering to its parking position when its right wing struck the radar mast. The impact caused the mast to collapse against the fuselage, tearing a large gash in the side of the plane. The force of the collision dislodged an overhead storage bin, spilled luggage into the aisles, and triggered the deployment of oxygen masks inside the cabin, which led to panic among passengers.

All passengers and crew were safely evacuated by emergency services. Turkish Airlines senior vice president Yahya Üstün confirmed that one passenger sustained minor injuries and was in good health. The 17-year-old aircraft, which had recently ended a lease with the Indian carrier IndiGo, was later towed to a parking area following initial safety inspections.

The Turkish Ministry of Transport stated that the plane entered the taxiway...