What happened
A twin-engine aircraft was conducting a specialized mission to map forest regions situated along the border with Syria. During its flight over Turkish territory, specifically approximately 20 km from the border within the Hatay province, the plane was targeted and shot down by a pilot flying a Syrian Air Force MiG-21. Following the engagement, the aircraft lost control and entered a steep dive, ultimately crashing in the vicinity of Antakya. The accident resulted in five fatalities, with no survivors reported among the occupants.
Findings
Official investigations concluded that the primary reason for the crash was that the aircraft was shot down by a Syrian Air Force MiG-21 fighter jet during its mission flight.