2 fatalities

Aircraft crash in Karamürsel kills both crew members (TC-CAN)

Karamürsel, TurkeyFlight

On November 2, 1937, a De Havilland DH.89 Dragon Rapide (registration TC-CAN) operated by Devlet Hava Yollari - DHY was involved in an aviation accident near Karamürsel, Turkey in flight. 2 people were killed. This summary draws on records from the Bureau of Aircraft Accidents Archives (B3A); 4 related events involving the same aircraft type or operator are linked below.

Sourcesthe Bureau of Aircraft Accidents Archives (B3A)Primary reportUpdated 2026-08-04Data APIEditorial standards

An aircraft crashed near the Marmara Sea coast in Karamürsel under unknown circumstances, resulting in the deaths of both individuals on board.

What happened

The incident occurred in the vicinity of Karamürsel, situated along the coastline of the Marmara Sea. The aircraft impacted the ground during its flight, leading to a total loss of the airframe. There were two people on board at the time of the accident, and both sustained fatal injuries. No survivors were reported from this event.

Findings

The specific technical or operational factors contributing to the crash have not been detailed in the available records. The circumstances surrounding the impact remain classified as unknown, with no further investigative conclusions provided regarding pilot error, mechanical failure, or environmental conditions.