
Two Belgian nationals were rescued by Turkish authorities after their private aircraft suffered engine failure and made an emergency landing in the Black Sea, according to Al Jazeera. The incident occurred on 9 September 2026. No further details about the condition of the rescued individuals, the type of aircraft involved, or the circumstances leading to the engine failure were provided in the initial report. Turkish rescue services responded to the emergency and successfully recovered both occupants of the plane.
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