A Boeing plane filled with passengers has crashed into a radar at a popular tourist airport, leaving a huge gaping hole in the jet's side.
The Turkish Airlines Boeing 777-3Q8 carrying 267 passengers collided with the radar antenna at Antalya airport in Turkey on Friday.
The crash caused severe damage to the aircraft's wing and tore a hole in its fuselage.
The incident occurred while the jet was taxiing on the ground, with one person sustaining injuries in the collision.
Footage captured in the aftermath revealed that the aircraft's wing had been ripped apart by the impact, while the large red-and-white antenna lay collapsed on the runway.
Inside the cabin, oxygen masks dropped from the ceiling as overhead storage compartments burst open during the frightening ordeal.
The aircraft's wing is believed to have clipped the substantial metal structure, which subsequently toppled onto the body of the Boeing jet.
Passengers aboard the flight described hearing a "frightening" sound at the moment of impact.
A Boeing plane filled with passengers has crashed into a radar at a popular tourist airport
One female traveller who captured the chaotic scenes inside the cabin said: "After landing, something broke off in the plane."
She went on to describe another passenger's reaction: "The woman is hysterical. Even the skin of the plane was torn off this metal thing, we ran over it."
The collision triggered an immediate emergency response as those on board prepared to leave the stricken aircraft.
The urgent evacuation saw all 267 passengers disembark the damaged aircraft, with many visibly stunned as they stepped onto the tarmac.
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The Turkish Airlines Boeing 777-3Q8 carrying 267 passengers collided with the radar antenna at Antalya airport
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Numerous travellers were observed staring at the jet in disbelief, while others filmed the extensive damage caused by the collision.
Emergency services swiftly arrived at the scene, with paramedics and firefighters assisting passengers as they descended via the aircraft stairs.
The dramatic footage showed people leaving the plane in an orderly fashion despite the alarming circumstances they had just experienced.
Many holidaymakers appeared shaken by the incident, having witnessed the terrifying moment when the antenna struck their aircraft.
Turkish Airlines has initiated a technical investigation into the incident to determine how the collision occurred
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Turkish Airlines has initiated a technical investigation into the incident to determine how the collision occurred.
Holidaymakers faced further disruption following the dramatic events, with passengers reporting delays of approximately two hours before they could retrieve their luggage.
The airline has yet to issue a public statement regarding the circumstances surrounding the accident.
Despite the significant structural damage to the aircraft, the relatively low number of injuries has been attributed to the plane being at taxiing speed rather than travelling at higher speeds during takeoff or landing.
The investigation is expected to examine airport ground procedures and aircraft positioning protocols.
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