A private jet registered in the United Arab Emirates (UAE) experienced an engine failure after a bird strike shortly after takeoff from Trabzon Airport. Upon noticing the issue, the pilot decided to make an emergency landing. Thanks to a swift response, the jet safely landed back at Trabzon Airport.

Details of the Incident…

Bird Strike Causes Crisis! Pilot Remains Calm

The private jet, en route from the United Arab Emirates to Iceland, had made a scheduled refueling stop at Trabzon Airport. Shortly after taking off again, the aircraft detected a technical issue in one of its engines. Upon inspection, it was confirmed that a bird strike had damaged the engine system.

The pilot quickly took control of the situation and contacted air traffic control to request an emergency landing. With the coordination of airport staff, the aircraft successfully landed without incident.

Immediate Response from Technical Team: Flight to Resume

Following the incident, technical teams promptly began inspecting the jet’s engine. Initial findings confirmed that the bird strike had caused the engine malfunction. Officials stated that necessary maintenance and repairs were underway and that the jet would continue its flight to Iceland once the process was complete.

Safety First: Statement from Airport Officials

Trabzon Airport officials emphasized that the situation was brought under control thanks to the pilot’s composure and the air traffic control team’s coordination. They also announced plans to implement additional measures to mitigate bird activity around the airport.