What happened
During a local flight test conducted at Ankara-Mürted Air Base, an CN-235 aircraft experienced a loss of control shortly after departing the runway. While the aircraft was ascending to an altitude of approximately 100 feet, it became unstable and impacted the ground, subsequently catching fire. The accident resulted in four fatalities, as all crew members on board perished in the crash.
At the time of the incident, the aircraft was being utilized by the Turkish Coast Guard as part of an ongoing certification program. This specific airframe was the final unit in a group of eight CN-235 models designated for the Turkish Navy. The crew involved in the flight included one Turkish pilot and three Spanish pilots representing the Casa/EADS Consortium.
Findings
Technical records indicate that this particular aircraft had undergone various modifications performed by personnel from Turkish Aerospace Industries (TAI). The crash occurred during the initial climb phase of the flight operations.