On 5 Feb 2020, a BOEING 737 86J operated by Pegasus Airlines was involved in an aviation accident near Istanbul, Turkey. 3 people were killed. Investigators recorded the probable cause as: Not determined. This summary draws on records from NTSB; 16 related events involving the same aircraft type or operator are linked below.
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The NTSB is assisting Turkish authorities in an investigation regarding a Boeing 737 accident that occurred in February 2020.
The government of Turkey notified the NTSB of an accident involving a Boeing 737, registration TC-IZK, which took place on February 05, 2020, in Istanbul, Turkey.
Under the provisions of ICAO Annex 13, the NTSB has appointed a U.S. Accredited Representative to support the investigation being conducted by the Turkish government. All investigative details are being managed and released by the Turkish authorities.
Probable cause
Not determined
Related events
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