Pegasus A321neo Turns Wrong Way Onto Frankfurt Runway 18
Pegasus confirmed that flight PC996 entered Frankfurt’s departure-only Runway 18 in the wrong direction, but disputed reports that the crew had begun a takeoff attempt.
| Country | Turkey (TR) |
|---|---|
| Type | Scheduled |
| IATA Code | PC |
| ICAO Code | PGT |
| Callsign | SUNTURK |
| Hub Airport | SAW — Sabiha Gokcen |
| Fleet Size | 132 aircraft |
| Average Fleet Age | 5.6 years |
| Founded | 1990 |
| Status | Active |
| Low-Cost Carrier | Yes |
| Aircraft Type | Count | Engine | Avg Age |
|---|---|---|---|
| |||
| ▶ Boeing 737 NG | 50 | JET | 7.5 yrs |
| |||
| ▶ Airbus A318/A319/A32 | 5 | JET | 4.0 yrs |
Pegasus confirmed that flight PC996 entered Frankfurt’s departure-only Runway 18 in the wrong direction, but disputed reports that the crew had begun a takeoff attempt.
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