Incident Overview
A twin-engine aircraft operating a flight from Istanbul Atatürk Airport to Ercan encountered an unexpected situation shortly after takeoff at 2105 local time. The crew decided to return to the airport for an emergency landing. The aircraft touched down on runway 35L but subsequently went out of control, veered off the runway, and struck a concrete drainage ditch. The impact caused the aircraft to break into two sections and a post-crash fire ensued.
Sequence of Events
The flight departed with three crew members and one passenger on board. Shortly after departure, an unforeseen issue prompted the crew to abort the flight and return to Atatürk Airport. Upon landing, the aircraft deviated from the runway, crossed the adjacent terrain, and collided with a drainage ditch. The structural failure resulted in the fuselage separating into two pieces, and flames quickly engulfed the wreckage.
Aftermath
All four occupants evacuated the aircraft without injury and were accounted for. The aircraft was destroyed by the post-crash fire. Emergency services responded to the scene. No further details regarding the nature of the in-flight issue or the specific aircraft type have been provided. The runway and surrounding areas were temporarily affected by the incident.