Plane with 55 on board crashes after takeoff in Somalia; all survive — watch

An aircraft carrying 55 people on Tuesday crashed after it suffered a technical fault shortly after taking off from Mogadishu.

Footage posted on X appeared to show passengers leaving the aircraft and walking away from the wreckage on the shore of the Indian Ocean. No serious injuries were reported.

"We are relieved to confirm that all passengers and crew are safe. Investigations are under way to establish what caused the technical issue that led to the emergency landing," Starsky spokesman Hassan Mohamed Aden said as quoted by BBC.

Aircraft praises pilot for swift role

Starsky Airlines praised the pilot for landing the passenger plane and said his quick thinking was critical in saving all lives on board.

"The pilot's swift and calm decision-making played a decisive role in ensuring the safety of everyone on board, and we commend him for how he handled the situation," Aden added.

The aircraft, a Fokker 50, reported a problem soon after departing Mogadishu and the crew requested to return, the Civil Aviation Authority said.

The plane touched down but failed to stop on the runway, overshot the tarmac and came to rest in shallow water, CAA director Ahmed Macalin Hassan said.

It was not yet clear what the issue was.