Created Monday, Aug 31st 2020 20:42Z, last updated Monday, Aug 31st 2020 20:42Z

An Azur Air Boeing 757-200, registration VP-BLV performing flight ZF-9691 from Rostov (Russia) to Antalya (Turkey), was descending towards Antalya when one of the engines (RB211) suffered a malfunction prompting the crew to shut the engine down. The aircraft continued for a safe landing on Antalya's runway 18C.

The aircraft is still on the ground in Antalya 12 hours after landing.

Preliminary information suggests the core cowl of the engine received a hole and discoloration.

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