A major aviation incident has been reported from Somalia’s capital, Mogadishu, where a passenger aircraft met with an accident shortly after takeoff. The incident occurred at Aden Adde International Airport. The plane was carrying 50 passengers and had departed from Mogadishu en route to Galkayo (Galcayo) city. According to reports, the aircraft developed a technical malfunction approximately 15 minutes after takeoff. As the crew attempted to return and land the plane safely, it veered off the runway and crashed near the coastline by the Indian Ocean. Dramatic visuals from the crash site show the aircraft near the shore after the emergency landing attempt. In a major relief, all passengers and crew members on board have been reported safe, with no fatalities confirmed so far. Somali authorities have launched an investigation to determine the exact cause of the malfunction and the circumstances that led to the crash. Aviation and emergency response teams acted swiftly to secure the site and assist passengers.
