On February 16, 1998, a Cessna 421C Golden Eagle III (registration TC-BAS) operated by Tarkim Aviation was involved in an aviation accident near Bursa, Turkey during landing or approach. 3 people were killed. This summary draws on records from the Bureau of Aircraft Accidents Archives (B3A).
A twin-engine aircraft crashed into a mountainside during its night approach to Bursa Airport, resulting in no survivors.
What happened
During a nighttime descent toward Bursa Airport, a twin engine aircraft collided with the side of a mountain. The impact of the collision caused the total destruction of the airframe.
There were three fatalities recorded following the crash, as all individuals on board the aircraft perished in the accident. No survivors were recovered from the wreckage at the crash site.
Findings
Information regarding the specific mechanical or operational failures leading to the collision remains under investigation; however, the primary event involved the aircraft striking terrain during the descent phase of flight.