Cessna 650 destroyed by fire following runway excursion at Istanbul Atatürk Airport

No fatalities • Istanbul, Turkey

A Citation III aircraft operated by Avione Jet was destroyed by fire after veering off the runway during an emergency return to Istanbul.

What happened

On September 21, 2017, at 1820 UTC, a Cessna 650 (Citation III), bearing registration TC-KON, was involved in an accident at Istanbul Atatürk Airport (LTBA) in Istanbul, Turkey. The aircraft, operated by Avione Jet, had departed from LTBA at 1805 UTC. Shortly after the departure, the crew declared an emergency and was in the process of returning to the airport when the aircraft experienced a runway excursion. Following the excursion, the aircraft was destroyed by a post-impact fire.

There were four people on board, including three crewmembers and one passenger. All occupants were not injured.

Probable cause

No probable cause was determined in the provided report.

Frequently asked questions

What happened in the 21 Sep 2017 CESSNA 650 accident near Istanbul, Turkey?

A Citation III aircraft operated by Avione Jet was destroyed by fire after veering off the runway during an emergency return to Istanbul.

Were there any fatalities in the 21 Sep 2017 CESSNA 650 accident?

No fatalities were recorded in this accident.

What aircraft was involved and where did it happen?

The accident on 21 Sep 2017 involved a CESSNA 650, operated by Avione Jet, at Istanbul, Turkey.

What was the probable cause of the accident?

No probable cause was determined in the provided report.

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