Accident Overview
On February 25, 2009, at approximately 10:40 am local time, Turkish Airlines Flight 1951, a Boeing 737-800 with registration TC-JGE, crashed while approaching Amsterdam Schiphol Airport in the Netherlands. The aircraft was equipped with CFM engines. The flight had originated from Istanbul Ataturk Airport in Turkey.
Casualties and Damage
According to preliminary information, there were 9 fatalities and 80 injuries among the 134 persons on board the aircraft. The airplane impacted terrain approximately 1.8 kilometers (1.1 miles) short of runway 18R at Schiphol Airport.
Investigation
The Dutch Safety Board is conducting the investigation into the accident. Under the provisions of ICAO Annex 13, the U.S. National Transportation Safety Board (NTSB) has appointed a U.S. Accredited Representative as the State of Design and Manufacture for the aircraft and powerplants. All inquiries are directed to the Dutch Safety Board at P.O. Box 95404, 2509 CK The Hague, Netherlands, or via their website at www.safetyboard.nl.