Private plane from Georgia makes emergency sea landing off Rize

September 9, 2026 at 03:58 PM1 min

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A two-person private plane flying from Batumi, Georgia to Ordu-Giresun Airport made an emergency landing in the Black Sea off Rize, Turkey on September 9, 2026. Coast Guard teams rescued both occupants, who were taken to Kaçkar State Hospital as a precaution.

Key Facts

The plane departed from Batumi, Georgia and was headed to Ordu-Giresun Airport.
The emergency landing occurred off the coast of Pazar district, Rize, due to a technical malfunction.
Both occupants were rescued by Coast Guard Command teams and taken to Kaçkar State Hospital as a precaution.
Initial reports from Sabah indicated the landing site was off Çayeli district, but TRT Haber specified Pazar district.

Emergency Landing

A private plane with two people on board made an emergency landing in the Black Sea off Rize, Turkey on September 9, 2026. The aircraft had departed from Batumi, Georgia and was en route to Ordu-Giresun Airport when it experienced a technical malfunction. The landing site was reported as off the coast of Pazar district by TRT Haber, while Sabah initially indicated Çayeli district. The cause of the emergency landing was not immediately determined in initial reports.

Rescue Operation

Coast Guard Command teams were dispatched to the area after receiving an emergency call. Rescue teams reached the two occupants and brought them to safety from the water. Both individuals were transported to Kaçkar State Hospital as a precautionary measure. Search and rescue efforts were ongoing at the time of initial reports, according to Sabah.