Accident
On October 6, 2012, at 0915 Coordinated Universal Time (UTC), a Cessna 172S aircraft, Turkish registration TC-CBI, operated by the Turkish Aeronautical Association, impacted mountainous terrain during an instructional flight. The accident occurred near Izmir, Turkey. The flight instructor was fatally injured, and the student pilot was seriously injured.
Aircraft
The aircraft involved was a Cessna 172S, a single-engine, four-seat light aircraft commonly used for flight training. It was registered as TC-CBI and operated by the Turkish Aeronautical Association.
Injuries
The flight instructor sustained fatal injuries, while the student pilot received serious injuries.
Investigation
The investigation is under the jurisdiction of the Directorate of Civil Aviation of the Republic of Turkey.
Further Information
Additional information can be obtained from:
Directorate of Civil Aviation Gazi Mustafa Kemal Bulvari No:128/A 06570 Maltepe/Ankara/Turkey
Website: www.shgm.gov.tr