·February 10, 2026

Failed Take-off, Successful Beach Landing at Mogadishu Airport

A Starsky Aviation Fokker 50 suffered a failed take-off at Mogadishu’s Aden Adde Airport, veering toward the Indian Ocean and coming to rest on the beach. All 55 passengers and crew evacuated safely, turning a potential disaster into a remarkable survival story.

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