Ajet B738 at Istanbul on Dec 7th 2025, runway excursion on turnoff

Last Update: December 7, 2025 / 20:20:31 GMT/Zulu time

Bookmark this article
Incident Facts

Date of incident
Dec 7, 2025

Classification
Incident

Airline
Anadolujet (Ajet)

Flight number
VF-102

Departure
Pristina, Kosovo

Destination
Istanbul Sabiha Gokcen, Turkey

Aircraft Registration
TC-JZN

Aircraft Type
Boeing 737-800

ICAO Type Designator
B738

Airport
Sabiha Gökçen International Airport, Istanbul

Airport ICAO Code
LTFJ

An Anadolujet (Ajet) Boeing 737-800, registration TC-JZN performing flight VF-102 from Pristina (Kosovo) to Istanbul Sabiha Gokcen (Turkey), landed on Sabiha Gokcen's runway 24L and slowed to about 60 knots over ground, then attempted to turn off the runway via high speed turnoff A6 about 1850 meters/6070 feet down the runway. The aircraft skidded and did not turn as needed and went off the turn off coming to a stop on soft ground within the runway protected area. There were no injuries. The runway needed to be closed.

Related NOTAMs:
B9068/25 NOTAMN
Q) LTBB/QMRLC/IV/NBO/A /000/999/4054N02919E005
A) LTFJ B) 2512071514 C) 2512071812
E) RWY 06R/24L CLSD TO TFC

B9069/25 NOTAMR B9068/25
Q) LTBB/QMRLC/IV/NBO/A /000/999/4054N02919E005
A) LTFJ B) 2512071600 C) 2512072112 EST
E) RWY 06R/24L CLSD TO TFC

B9070/25 NOTAMR B9069/25
Q) LTBB/QMRLC/IV/NBO/A /000/999/4054N02919E005
A) LTFJ B) 2512071600 C) 2512071812 EST
E) RWY 06R/24L CLSD TO TFC

B9071/25 NOTAMR B9070/25
Q) LTBB/QMRLC/IV/NBO/A /000/999/4054N02919E005
A) LTFJ B) 2512071655 C) 2512072359
E) RWY 06R/24L CLSD TO TFC

Metars:
LTFJ 071720Z 34014KT 300V010 9999 -SHRA FEW020 BKN030 BKN080 12/10 Q1008 NOSIG=
LTFJ 071650Z 34016KT 9999 -SHRA FEW020 BKN030 BKN080 12/10 Q1008 NOSIG=
LTFJ 071644Z 34017G27KT 9999 -SHRA FEW020 BKN030 BKN080 12/10 Q1008 NOSIG=
LTFJ 071620Z 34015KT 290V010 9999 -SHRA FEW020 BKN030 BKN080 12/10 Q1007 RESHRA NOSIG=
LTFJ 071611Z 35013G23KT 310V020 9000 SHRA FEW020 BKN030 BKN080 12/11 Q1007 RESHRA BECMG NSW=
LTFJ 071550Z 32009KT 250V360 5000 +SHRA FEW020 BKN030 BKN080 12/11 Q1007 BECMG 9999 NSW=
LTFJ 071520Z 29007KT 260V320 4800 +SHRA FEW020 BKN030 BKN080 12/11 Q1007 BECMG 9999 NSW RMK RWY24R 29006KT 260V320 RWY06R 27008KT RWY24L 25006KT 220V280=
LTFJ 071518Z 29007KT 5000 +SHRA FEW020 BKN030 BKN080 12/11 Q1007 BECMG 9999 NSW=
LTFJ 071450Z 25005KT 7000 SHRA FEW020 BKN030 BKN080 12/11 Q1007 BECMG 33012KT=
LTFJ 071420Z 26005KT 7000 SHRA FEW020 BKN030 BKN080 12/11 Q1007 BECMG 33012KT RMK RWY24R 26002KT RWY06R 24004KT RWY24L VRB01KT=
LTFJ 071350Z 25004KT 9999 -SHRA FEW020 SCT030 BKN080 12/11 Q1006 BECMG 33012KT=
LTFJ 071320Z 25005KT 7000 -SHRA FEW020 SCT030 BKN080 13/10 Q1006 BECMG 30012KT=
LTFJ 071302Z 23004KT 7000 -SHRA FEW020 SCT030 BKN080 13/10 Q1006 BECMG 30012KT=
LTFJ 071250Z 22005KT 7000 FEW020 SCT030 BKN090 13/09 Q1006 BECMG 33012KT RMK RWY24R 22004KT RWY06R 22006KT RWY24L 22004KT=
LTFJ 071220Z 19004KT 150V220 8000 SCT030 BKN090 14/10 Q1006 BECMG 33012KT=
LTFJ 071150Z 17006KT 8000 SCT030 BKN090 13/10 Q1006 BECMG 33012KT=
Incident Facts

Date of incident
Dec 7, 2025

Classification
Incident

Airline
Anadolujet (Ajet)

Flight number
VF-102

Departure
Pristina, Kosovo

Destination
Istanbul Sabiha Gokcen, Turkey

Aircraft Registration
TC-JZN

Aircraft Type
Boeing 737-800

ICAO Type Designator
B738

Airport
Sabiha Gökçen International Airport, Istanbul

Airport ICAO Code
LTFJ

This article is published under license from Avherald.com. © of text by Avherald.com.
Article source

You can read 2 more free articles without a subscription.

Subscribe now and continue reading without any limits!

Subscribe now
Are you a subscriber? Login
Subscribe

Read unlimited articles and receive our daily update briefing. Gain better insights into what is happening in commercial aviation safety.

Compare our plans

Send tip

Support AeroInside by sending a small tip amount.

Send tip

Newest articles

Subscribe today

Are you researching aviation incidents? Get access to AeroInside Insights, unlimited read access and receive the daily newsletter.

Pick your plan and subscribe

Partner

ELITE Logo

ELITE Simulation Solutions is a leading global provider of Flight Simulation Training Devices, IFR training software as well as flight controls and related services. Find out more.

SafetyScan Pro

SafetyScan Pro provides streamlined access to thousands of aviation accident reports. Tailored for your safety management efforts. Book your demo today

AeroInside Blog
Popular aircraft
Airbus A320
Boeing 737-800
Boeing 737-800 MAX
Popular airlines
American Airlines
United
Delta
Air Canada
Lufthansa
British Airways