Incident Overview
On September 21, 2017, at 1820 universal coordinated time, a Cessna 650 Citation III, Turkish registration TC-KON, operated by Avione Jet, was destroyed by post-impact fire after a runway excursion at Istanbul Atatürk Airport, Istanbul, Turkey (LTBA). The aircraft had departed LTBA at 1805. Shortly after departure, the crew declared an emergency and was returning to the airport when the accident occurred.
Occupants and Injuries
The aircraft was carrying three crewmembers and one passenger. According to the official report, none of the four occupants sustained injuries.
Aircraft and Operation
The aircraft was a Cessna 650 (Citation III), a twin-engine business jet. It was under the operational control of Avione Jet. The flight originated at Istanbul Atatürk Airport and was attempting a return after declaring an emergency.
Accident Sequence
The accident occurred during the return to LTBA. The aircraft experienced a runway excursion, and a post-impact fire ensued, destroying the aircraft. Details of the emergency declaration or the specific nature of the problem leading to the return have not been released.
Investigation
The investigation is under the jurisdiction of the Government of Turkey, conducted by the Ministry of Transport Maritime Affairs and Communications, Accident Investigation Board. No probable cause has been stated in the available information.
Source
This article is based solely on information released by the Government of Turkey, as published in the official accident investigation source.