Cessna 172S crash near Izmir, Turkey

1 fatality • Izmir, Turkey

A training flight involving a Cessna 172S resulted in a crash into mountainous terrain near Izmir.

What happened

On October 6, 2012, at 0915 UTC, a Cessna 172S, registration TC-CBI, was conducting an instructional flight near Izmir, Turkey. During the flight, the aircraft struck mountainous terrain. The accident resulted in 1 fatality and 1 serious injury.

The investigation

The investigation into the accident was conducted under the jurisdiction of the Directorate of Civil Aviation of the Republic of Turkey.

Probable cause

not provided

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Frequently asked questions

What happened in the 6 Oct 2012 CESSNA 172S accident near Izmir, Turkey?

A training flight involving a Cessna 172S resulted in a crash into mountainous terrain near Izmir.

Were there any fatalities in the 6 Oct 2012 CESSNA 172S accident?

The accident was fatal, resulting in 1 fatality.

What aircraft was involved and where did it happen?

The accident on 6 Oct 2012 involved a CESSNA 172S, operated by Turkish Aviation Association, at Izmir, Turkey.

What was the probable cause of the accident?

not provided

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