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**FedEx Cargo Plane Experiences Landing Gear Malfunction at Istanbul Airport**
In a startling incident early this morning at Istanbul Airport, a Boeing 767 cargo airplane operated by FedEx was involved in a landing gear failure as it attempted to touch down on the runway. The malfunction resulted in the aircraft scraping the runway, emitting smoke and sparks in a dramatic scene that was quickly contained by emergency services.
Thankfully, there were no casualties reported from the incident. Eyewitnesses and authorities noted the swift response of airport emergency vehicles which deployed a fire-retardant substance on the runway, preventing what could have escalated into a fire.
The runway where the mishap occurred was temporarily shut down, causing some disturbance to the airport’s operations. However, airport officials confirmed that air traffic continued with minimal disruption as other runways were utilized to accommodate incoming and outgoing flights.
FedEx has issued a statement confirming their full cooperation with aviation investigators, who are now working to uncover the root cause of the landing gear failure. The focus is on ensuring the safety and integrity of aircraft operations, with a thorough investigation promised to prevent future incidents of a similar nature.
The situation at Istanbul Airport was handled proficiently, with no harm to personnel or significant damage to infrastructure. Further updates from the investigation are expected as both FedEx and aviation authorities seek to learn from this event and reinforce safety measures within the cargo transport industry.
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