4 fatalities

Fatal Crash of Twin-Engine Aircraft Near Ankara (TC-DBZ)

Güdül, TurkeyFlight

On January 24, 2000, a Beechcraft 90 King Air (registration TC-DBZ) operated by Top Air (Turkey) was involved in an aviation accident near Güdül, Turkey in flight. 4 people were killed. This summary draws on records from the Bureau of Aircraft Accidents Archives (B3A); 1 related events involving the same aircraft type or operator are linked below.

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A twin-engine aircraft crashed shortly after departing Ankara-Esenboğa for Istanbul in snowy conditions. The accident occurred in a field near Güdül, resulting in the deaths of all four occupants, including the operator's President.

Incident Overview

A twin-engine airplane was operating a scheduled flight from Ankara-Esenboğa Airport to Istanbul when it met with a fatal accident. At the time of departure, the aircraft carried a total of four individuals: one pilot and three passengers. Notably, the operator's President was among those on board.

Circumstances of the Accident

The incident occurred just minutes after takeoff. According to the investigation source, the flight was being conducted in poor weather conditions characterized by snowfall. During this period, the aircraft reportedly went out of control. The loss of control led to a crash in a field located in Güdül, which is situated approximately 65 kilometers west of Ankara-Esenboğa Airport.

Casualties

The impact resulted in the death of all four occupants on board the aircraft. There were no survivors among the pilot or the three passengers.