Flight and Approach
The aircraft departed Ankara-Esenboğa Airport at 2233 local time, bound for Trabzon. After an uneventful flight, the crew initiated the approach to runway 11 during nighttime conditions. The landing was conducted in heavy rain at 2325 local time.
Landing and Runway Excursion
Touchdown occurred at a speed of 143 knots. Following touchdown, the airplane rolled for approximately 2,400 meters before veering off the left side of the runway. It traversed a grassy area and subsequently descended down a steep slope. During the excursion, the right engine separated from the aircraft and fell into the sea.
Evacuation and Damage
All 168 occupants evacuated the aircraft safely. The airplane came to rest a few meters above the sea. The right engine was sheared off and fell into the water. According to the initial report, it is believed that something went wrong with the right engine after touchdown, specifically unintentional forward thrust and asymmetrical thrust.