Pilot saves 55 lives after emergency landing of Somali passenger plane on beach

Feb 10, 2026, 4:55 PM10

(Update: Feb 10, 2026, 4:55 PM)

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Pilot saves 55 lives after emergency landing of Somali passenger plane on beach

A Fokker 50 aircraft operated by Starsky Aviation encountered a critical technical fault shortly after takeoff from Mogadishu International Airport.
The pilot successfully executed an emergency landing on the shore next to the airport, where all 55 individuals aboard survived without serious injuries.
Emergency response efforts quickly provided assistance, with investigations ongoing to identify the cause of the technical issue that necessitated the emergency landing.

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