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Aviation Accident Investigation Report (TC-JAV)

Ermenonville, FR

On March 3, 1974, a McDonnell Douglas DC10 (registration TC-JAV) operated by Turkish Airlines was involved in an aviation accident near Ermenonville, FR. 346 people were killed. This summary draws on records from the French Bureau d'Enquêtes et d'Analyses (BEA); 8 related events involving the same aircraft type or operator are linked below.

Sourcesthe French Bureau d'Enquêtes et d'Analyses (BEA)Primary reportUpdated 2026-10-11Data APIEditorial standards
Aircraft registered TC-JAV
Aircraft registered TC-JAV. Photo: clipperarctic / CC BY-SA 2.0, via Wikimedia Commons

An official investigation report details an aircraft accident involving a McDonnell Douglas DC-10, focusing on the sequence of events, crew actions, and technical factors leading to the incident.

Overview of the Investigation Report The provided source is a translation of an official accident investigation report concerning an aircraft incident. The report outlines the procedural framework of the investigation, including the involvement of international groups and the examination of the main wreckage. The investigation focused on establishing the sequence of events and examining the documentation related to the aircraft's maintenance and airworthiness. The report notes that the investigation was conducted in accordance with relevant regulations, with contributions from various national groups.

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