AVIATION SYNTH
Airports & operations

SunExpress Boeing 737 MAX 8 experiences difficult landing at Edinburgh in storm winds

Last observed 2026-10-26 · Confidence 97%

Canonical event record

What happened

A SunExpress Boeing 737 MAX 8, registration TC-SMP, encountered severe gusts while landing at Edinburgh Airport; footage appears to show the right wingtip nearing or touching the ground. No damage was known to have occurred, and the aircraft reportedly returned to Antalya the same day.

Why it matters: The incident highlights operational and safety challenges for airline crews during extreme crosswind conditions.

Connected intelligence

Signals and related developments

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