Credited from: BBC
A passenger plane carrying 55 individuals crash-landed on the shoreline near Mogadishu on Tuesday after encountering technical issues shortly after takeoff. The aircraft, a Fokker 50, overran the runway and came to rest in shallow water, as reported by Somalia's Civil Aviation Authority. No serious injuries were reported, and footage showed passengers safely leaving the wreckage on the Indian Ocean shore according to BBC, IndiaTimes, and Africa News.
Starsky Airlines has commended the pilot for his "swift and calm decision-making" during the emergency landing, which was deemed critical for preserving life. The pilot reported the issue to air traffic control 15 minutes after departure, requesting an immediate return to the airport. Following the landing mishap, both the CEO of Starsky Aviation and the Transportation Minister confirmed that only the aircraft was damaged and investigations into the cause are ongoing, according to BBC, IndiaTimes, and Africa News.
The emergency response involved quick action from local authorities, with the African Union's mission in Somalia ensuring that responders were rapidly deployed to assist following the incident. Images from the scene depict the damaged Fokker 50 and passengers calmly exiting the aircraft, highlighting the successful evacuation efforts under pressure, according to BBC, IndiaTimes, and Africa News.