An AJet flight from Ankara to Şanlıurfa was subjected to a security search on Monday evening after a note claiming that an explosive device was on board was found in the aircraft's lavatory. The aircraft landed safely at Şanlıurfa GAP Airport, where passengers and crew were evacuated while security teams searched the plane. No explosive device was found during the search.

Incident at a Glance

143

People on Board

AJet 4180

Ankara to Şanlıurfa

8:05 p.m.

Arrival in Şanlıurfa

No Explosive Found

Security Search Completed

What Happened on AJet Flight 4180

AJet flight 4180 departed Ankara Esenboğa Airport at 7:00 p.m. on its scheduled journey to Şanlıurfa. The aircraft was carrying 136 passengers and seven crew members.

During the flight, a note was found in the aircraft's lavatory claiming that an explosive device had been placed in the rear cargo area. The pilots notified air traffic control after the note was discovered.

The aircraft subsequently landed safely at Şanlıurfa GAP Airport at 8:05 p.m., where security measures were put in place and everyone on board was evacuated.

Timeline of the Incident October 5
  • 01Departure

    AJet flight 4180 leaves Ankara Esenboğa Airport for Şanlıurfa at 7:00 p.m.

  • 02Security Note Discovered

    A note claiming that an explosive device was on board is found in the aircraft's lavatory.

  • 03Air Traffic Control Notified

    The pilots report the situation to air traffic control.

  • 04Safe Landing

    The aircraft lands at Şanlıurfa GAP Airport at 8:05 p.m.

  • 05Evacuation and Search

    Passengers and crew are evacuated while security teams carry out a search of the aircraft.

  • 06No Explosive Device Found

    The security search finds no explosive device, and the aircraft is cleared.

  • 07Air Traffic Resumes

    Normal air traffic operations at Şanlıurfa GAP Airport resume after the security checks.

Security Search Finds No Explosive Device

Security teams carried out a detailed search of the aircraft after landing and found no explosive device. Şanlıurfa Governor Hasan Şıldak said that the necessary security measures had been taken and that passengers and crew had been safely evacuated.

Once the aircraft was cleared, air traffic resumed at Şanlıurfa GAP Airport.

Judicial Investigation Underway

A judicial investigation has been launched to determine who placed the note on the aircraft. The investigation is being conducted by the Chief Public Prosecutor's Office.

Frequently Asked Questions

There were 143 people on board the flight, including 136 passengers and seven crew members.

No. Security teams searched the aircraft after it landed in Şanlıurfa, but no explosive device was found.

No. The flight was operating from Ankara to Şanlıurfa and landed at Şanlıurfa GAP Airport, its scheduled destination.

Passengers and crew were evacuated while security teams searched the aircraft. No explosive device was found, and air traffic later resumed.

Yes. A judicial investigation has been launched by the Chief Public Prosecutor's Office to determine who placed the note on the aircraft.