Turkish officials successfully rescued two Belgian citizens on Tuesday after their private aircraft experienced an engine malfunction and was forced to make an emergency landing in the Black Sea.
The passengers, identified as 55-year-old Werner Vlasselaer and 69-year-old Christian Peiffer, were retrieved from the water and are reported to be in good health.
The incident occurred on September 9, 2026. No further details regarding the cause of the engine failure or the specific location of the landing have been released.
Private plane emergency in the Black Sea… sounds like a sensational headline to me. Need more facts.
Where exactly did they land? The article doesn’t say. Hopefully they can share more details soon for safety awareness.
Engine failure mid-flight is terrifying. Glad both men are safe, but I’d never fly privately again after reading this.
Incredible that they landed in the sea and survived. Turkish coast guard really came through here.