2 fatalities

Twin-Engine Aircraft Crash at Istanbul-Atatürk Airport (TC-DHA)

Istanbul-Atatürk, TurkeyLanding (descent or approach)

On December 5, 1998, a Beechcraft 350 Super King Air (registration TC-DHA) operated by Dogus Air was involved in an aviation accident near Istanbul-Atatürk, Turkey during landing or approach. 2 people were killed. This summary draws on records from the Bureau of Aircraft Accidents Archives (B3A).

Sourcesthe Bureau of Aircraft Accidents Archives (B3A)Source recordUpdated 2026-09-03Data APIEditorial standards

A twin-engine aircraft crashed at Istanbul-Atatürk Airport after returning for an emergency landing due to technical problems. The aircraft veered off the runway, hit containers, and caught fire, killing both pilots.

Incident OverviewFollowing takeoff from Istanbul-Atatürk Airport, a twin-engine aircraft operating a positioning flight to Antalya experienced technical problems. The crew reported the issues and was cleared to return to the airport for an emergency landing.## Crash SequenceAfter the aircraft touched down, it went out of control and veered off the runway. The aircraft eventually collided with containers stored by the apron, which caused it to burst into flames.## CasualtiesBoth pilots aboard the aircraft were killed in the crash. No other casualties were reported in the source material.## Investigation DetailsThe source material does not specify the aircraft type, registration, date, operator, or the probable cause of the accident. The incident is described as a positioning flight, indicating the aircraft was being moved rather than carrying passengers or cargo for commercial service.

Frequently asked questions

What happened in the 5 Dec 1998 Beechcraft 350 Super King Air accident near Istanbul-Atatürk, Turkey?

A twin-engine aircraft crashed at Istanbul-Atatürk Airport after returning for an emergency landing due to technical problems. The aircraft veered off the runway, hit containers, and caught fire, killing both pilots.

Were there any fatalities in the 5 Dec 1998 Beechcraft 350 Super King Air accident?

The accident was fatal, resulting in 2 fatalities.

What aircraft was involved and where did it happen?

The accident on 5 Dec 1998 involved a Beechcraft 350 Super King Air, registration TC-DHA, operated by Dogus Air, at Istanbul-Atatürk, Turkey.