Were there any fatalities in the 5 Feb 2020 BOEING 737 86J accident?

The accident was fatal, resulting in 3 fatalities.

What aircraft was involved and where did it happen?

The accident on 5 Feb 2020 involved a BOEING 737 86J, operated by Pegasus Airlines, at Istanbul, Turkey.

NTSB Appoints Representative for 2020 Boeing 737 Accident in Turkey

On February 5, 2020, a BOEING 737 86J operated by Pegasus Airlines was involved in an aviation accident near Istanbul, Turkey. 3 people were killed. This summary draws on records from NTSB; 16 related events involving the same aircraft type or operator are linked below.

SourcesNTSBPrimary reportUpdated 2026-08-03Data API Editorial standards

The U.S. NTSB appointed an accredited representative to assist Turkey's investigation of a February 5, 2020, Boeing 737 accident, with all findings to be released by the Turkish government.

Overview of the Notification and Appointment The government of Turkey notified the U.S. National Transportation Safety Board (NTSB) of an accident involving a Boeing 737 airplane that occurred on February 5, 2020. In response, the NTSB appointed a U.S. Accredited Representative to assist the government of Turkey with its investigation. ## Investigative Authority and Information Release The appointment was made under the provisions of ICAO Annex 13. The source states that all investigative information will be released by the government of Turkey. No aircraft registration, operator, location, or cause is provided in the source.

NTSB Appoints Representative for 2020 Boeing 737 Accident in Turkey

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