Unprecedented Scraping Incident: Istanbul Airport on High Alert after FedEx Cargo Plane Makes Emergency Landing

On May 8th, Istanbul airport experienced more fear than harm when a FedEx cargo plane had to make an emergency landing on the tarmac without its front landing gear. The Boeing 767, which was flying in from Paris-Charles de Gaulle, alerted the control tower about the issue with the nose gear not deploying. The rescue and firefighting teams were immediately on alert and positioned themselves on the runway in preparation.

Images shared on social media showed the Boeing placing its rear wheels on the tarmac before scraping the ground with its nose during the landing. Despite this risky maneuver, there were no casualties. Emergency trucks quickly entered the runway to spray the plane with firefighting foam, and the runway was temporarily closed to air traffic. This incident is part of a series of plane damages involving Boeing aircraft, with investigations currently underway causing unrest within the group.

The temporary closure of the runway did cause some disruption to air traffic, but safety and prevention were the top priorities in this situation. This incident highlights the quick response and preparedness of the airport’s emergency teams, preventing any serious harm despite