Accident Details
A crew consisting of two pilots and one technician departed Kayseri-Erkilet AFB for a local training flight. While flying at a relatively low altitude, the twin-engine aircraft entered an uncontrolled descent, dove into the ground, and crashed near the Sarimsakli Dam, approximately 22 km northeast of Kayseri Airbase. The aircraft was totally destroyed, and all three occupants were killed.
Probable Cause
According to official findings, the crew was simulating an engine failure when control was lost. Apparently following a misunderstanding and lack of coordination, one crew member mistakenly shut down the second engine. The aircraft lost speed and height, then stalled and crashed. The distance between the aircraft and the ground was insufficient to expect a stall recovery.