No fatalities

Aircraft crash during landing at Bandirma Airport (TC-EFE)

Bandirma, TurkeyLanding (descent or approach)

On June 28, 1962, a Douglas C-47 Skytrain (DC-3) (registration TC-EFE) operated by Turkish Airlines - THY Türk Hava Yollari was involved in an aviation accident near Bandirma, Turkey during landing or approach. No fatalities were reported. Investigators recorded the probable cause as: The cause of the landing accident is currently unknown. This summary draws on records from the Bureau of Aircraft Accidents Archives (B3A); 8 related events involving the same aircraft type or operator are linked below.

Sourcesthe Bureau of Aircraft Accidents Archives (B3A)Primary reportUpdated 2026-06-12Data APIEditorial standards

An aircraft sustained significant damage after crashing during its landing approach at Bandirma Airport, though all occupants survived.

What happened

During an attempt to land at Bandirma Airport, an unidentified aircraft experienced a crash. The incident occurred while the plane was in the landing phase of flight. Following the impact, the aircraft sustained damage that rendered it a total loss, being classified as beyond repair.

Despite the severity of the structural damage to the airframe, all three crew members on board were successfully rescued from the wreckage. No injuries or fatalities were reported among the personnel involved in the operation.

Findings

The specific reason for the crash remains undetermined at this time, as the cause of the accident has not yet been established by investigators.

Probable cause

The cause of the landing accident is currently unknown.