A Turkish Airlines plane overshot the runway at Kraków-Balice Airport on September 14th, coming to rest on the grass field, causing overnight runway closures.
Incident Overview
A Turkish Airlines flight from Antalya landed during heavy rain at Kraków-Balice Airport, causing the plane to overshoot the runway and come to rest on the grass field. The aircraft remained stuck until late evening, requiring extensive towing operations to return it to the runway.
Passenger Safety
All 181 passengers on board were safely evacuated with no injuries reported. Local and national emergency services, including Poland’s Air Force Rescue and Fire Service, responded to the incident.
Operational Impact
The runway remained closed for almost eight hours, causing delays and cancellations throughout the evening. Flights resumed early Monday morning with officials advising passengers to check with airlines for updates on the situation.
