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SunExpress Boeing 737 Suffers Nose Gear Collapse After Tire Burst on Landing in Antalya

A SunExpress Boeing 737-800, operating a flight from Cologne, Germany, has been involved in a serious incident upon landing at Antalya Airport. The aircraft's front tire burst during the landing roll, leading to the collapse of the nose landing gear. The jet came to rest on the runway with its nose on the tarmac, prompting an immediate response from airport emergency services. All 190 people on board, including 184 passengers and 6 crew members, were evacuated safely with no injuries reported. Turkish authorities have launched an investigation into the cause of the gear failure.

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