Overview
On August 1, 2015, at 2317 coordinated universal time, a Cessna 650 aircraft, registered as N691BE, experienced an incident during takeoff roll at Tekirdag Çorlu Airport (LTBU) in Corlu, Turkey. The main landing gear tires deflated, and a fire subsequently ignited in the area of the main landing gear. The aircraft sustained minor damage.
Occupants and Injuries
The flight carried three crew members—a pilot, co-pilot, and student pilot—along with three passengers. None of the six occupants were injured.
Flight Details
The aircraft was departing from Tekirdag Çorlu Airport with a destination of Misrata International Airport (HLMS) in Misrata, Libya.
Investigation
The investigation into this event is under the jurisdiction of the government of Turkey. The Directorate General of Civil Aviation, Ministry of Transport, Maritime Affairs and Communications (AIB), Turkey, released the information. This report is for informational purposes only and contains only data provided by the Turkish authorities.
Damage
The aircraft incurred minor damage as a result of the tire deflation and subsequent fire in the main landing gear area.