Wow! Taxiing Turkish Airlines Boeing 777 Knocks Over Radar Tower, Mast Pierces Cabin

Incredible. Passengers on a Turkish Airlines flight from Istanbul Airport experienced a terrifying arrival at Antalya International Airport at around 8:00 PM local time on Thursday, June 11th. After landing, the Boeing 777-300ER struck a radar antenna mast whilst taxiing.The mast had actually penetrated the fuselage and even caused injuries to at least one passenger and potentially as many as three, although current reports are conflicting.

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