Aircraft crash near Sarimsakli Dam during training flight

3 fatalities • Kayseri-Erkilet, Turkey • Flight

A twin-engine aircraft crashed near Kayseri Airbase during a local training mission, resulting in the deaths of all three people on board.

What happened

During a routine training mission departing from Kayseri-Erkilet AFB, a twin-engine aircraft experienced a catastrophic loss of control. While operating at a low altitude, the aircraft entered an uncontrolled descent and struck the ground in the vicinity of the Sarimsakli Dam, located approximately 22 km northeast of the Kayseri Airbase.

The impact resulted in the total destruction of the airframe. There were three fatalities recorded, involving the entire onboard crew, which consisted of two pilots and one technician.

Findings

No specific technical cause for the sudden descent has been officially confirmed, though the aircraft's transition into an uncontrolled dive preceded the impact.

Frequently asked questions

What happened in the 2001-01-19 Casa-Nurtanio CN-235 (IPTN) accident near Kayseri-Erkilet, Turkey?

A twin-engine aircraft crashed near Kayseri Airbase during a local training mission, resulting in the deaths of all three people on board.

Were there any fatalities in the 2001-01-19 Casa-Nurtanio CN-235 (IPTN) accident?

The accident was fatal, resulting in 3 fatalities.

What aircraft was involved and where did it happen?

The accident on 2001-01-19 involved a Casa-Nurtanio CN-235 (IPTN), registration 097, operated by Turkish Air Force - Türk Hava Kuvvetleri, at Kayseri-Erkilet, Turkey.

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