What happened
On the night of the incident, a twin engine aircraft departed from Atatürk Airport in Istanbul, heading toward Ercan. The flight was carrying a total of four people, consisting of a crew of three and one passenger. Shortly after the departure, the flight crew encountered an unforeseen issue that necessitated an immediate return to the departure airport.
During the attempted emergency landing on runway 35L, the aircraft lost control upon making contact with the runway surface. The plane veered off the active runway and collided with a concrete drainage ditch. The impact caused the airframe to split into two separate sections, and a subsequent fire broke out. Despite the structural failure and the intensity of the flames, all four occupants managed to evacuate the wreckage without injury. The aircraft was completely destroyed by the fire.
Findings
- The aircraft veered off the runway following touchdown.
- The collision with a concrete drainage ditch resulted in the aircraft breaking in two.
- A post-crash fire led to the total destruction of the airframe.