On Tuesday, February 10, 2026, an aircraft operated by Starsky Aviation experienced a technical problem shortly after takeoff and made an emergency landing near Mogadishu, Somalia’s main airport. The plane, a Fokker 50, had taken off from Aden Abdulle International Airport and was headed for Gaalkacyo, a northern city. Approximately 15 minutes into the flight, the pilot realized that the aircraft could not continue safely and decided to return to the airport for an emergency landing. However, while attempting to land, the aircraft overran the runway and ended up in shallow waters adjacent to a beach along the Indian Ocean coastline. All 55 individuals on board, which included 50 passengers and five crew members, were able to escape the aircraft without sustaining any injuries. This was confirmed by Somali Minister of Transportation Mohamed Farah Nuh, who stated that a rescue team accounted for all individuals involved in the incident. They were promptly transported to a nearby hospital for medical evaluation, although no serious issues were reported, illustrating the swift response of emergency services. The aircraft suffered significant damage, with reports indicating that at least one wing was broken while the rest of the plane remained largely intact. The cause of the incident is still under investigation by the Somali Civil Aviation Authority, which issued a statement detailing the emergency landing and confirmed the total survival of all occupants. Rescue operations were conducted smoothly, demonstrating the effectiveness of the protocols in place for dealing with air emergencies. This incident underscores the importance of aviation safety and the need for rigorous maintenance and monitoring of aircraft to prevent such technical failures. Starsky Aviation's chief executive Ahmed Nur emphasized the seriousness of the situation but reassured the public that there were no fatalities or serious injuries reported, expressing gratitude for the successful evacuation.