Chaos in the Skies Over Mogadishu: Plane Crash-Lands but Passengers Walk Away Alive
Witnesses at Mogadishu airport describe a harrowing scene in the moments before an unexpected crash-landing turned what could have been a disaster into a miraculous escape.
Eyewitnesses recall the plane making sudden, erratic movements—sharp dips in altitude, strange engine noises, and unsettling circling maneuvers that hinted something was seriously wrong.
Then, in a heart-stopping moment, the aircraft flipped upon touchdown, skidding across the runway amid plumes of thick black smoke and roaring flames.
Against all odds, every one of the more than 30 passengers aboard survived without fatal injuries, leaving emergency crews to deal with the aftermath of what could have easily been a catastrophic event.
MOGADISHU, July 18 (Reuters) — A passenger jet crash-landed at Mogadishu’s international airport on Monday, overturning on the runway and catching fire. Firefighters quickly doused the flames as emergency responders moved swiftly to evacuate all passengers safely. There were no deaths reported.
Video footage circulating on social media, confirmed by Reuters, captured the dramatic moment the aircraft rested upside down with thick smoke rising into the sky, a stark reminder of the fine line between tragedy and survival.
Reported by Alexander Winning
Edited by James Macharia Chege and Raissa Kasolowsky
Final Thoughts:
This near-tragic incident at Mogadishu airport highlights both the unpredictable risks of air travel and the heroic efforts of emergency responders. While the cause of the crash remains under investigation—whether mechanical failure, pilot error, or something else—the safe evacuation of all passengers stands as a testament to rapid, coordinated action in crisis. As authorities probe deeper into the mystery of the aircraft’s strange maneuvers before the crash, the world watches and hopes for answers.