AJet flight evacuated in Turkey following bomb threat note

On October 5, 2026, an AJet passenger aircraft operating flight 4180 from Ankara to Şanlıurfa, Turkey, was evacuated following the discovery of a note claiming that explosives were on board. The aircraft landed safely at the Şanlıurfa Gap Airport at 20:05 local time.

The flight carried 136 passengers and seven crew members. According to the governor of Şanlıurfa, all necessary safety protocols were immediately activated upon landing, and all individuals on board were evacuated without incident. Following the evacuation, security forces and law enforcement agencies initiated a comprehensive search of the aircraft to determine if an explosive device was indeed present.

Authorities are currently investigating the incident and examining the circumstances under which the note was found. The investigation remains ongoing as security personnel assess the threat and inspect the aircraft for potential hazards.