Incident Overview
An aircraft departed Milan-Malpensa Airport at 0700 local time and proceeded eastward. The flight was uneventful until the crew initiated an approach to Istanbul-Atatürk Airport's Runway 05.
First Approach and Aborted Landing
At a height of 100 feet above the runway, the aircraft banked to the right, stalled, and struck the runway surface. The impact severely damaged the right main landing gear, which punctured the right wing. The captain decided to abandon the landing and initiated a go-around procedure. The aircraft climbed to an assigned altitude of 3,800 feet.
Emergency and Engine Fire
After climbing, the crew declared an emergency and confirmed that the right engine was out of service. A few minutes later, the right engine caught fire. The crew performed a 20-minute holding circuit over the Bay of Marmara before beginning a second approach to Runway 35L.
Second Landing and Runway Excursion
Following touchdown on Runway 35L, the right main gear collapsed. The aircraft slid for several dozen meters, then veered off the runway to the right, completed a 180-degree turn, and came to rest in a grassy area.
Evacuation and Damage
All 97 occupants evacuated safely. The aircraft sustained damage beyond repair.
Operator's Statement
According to the operator, the loss of control during the final segment of the first approach was caused by turbulence from a preceding Boeing 787 that had landed on Runway 05.