Aircraft crash during landing at Bandirma Airport

No fatalities • Bandirma, Turkey • Landing (descent or approach)

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.

Frequently asked questions

What happened in the 1962-06-28 Douglas C-47 Skytrain (DC-3) accident near Bandirma, Turkey?

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

Were there any fatalities in the 1962-06-28 Douglas C-47 Skytrain (DC-3) accident?

No fatalities were recorded in this accident.

What aircraft was involved and where did it happen?

The accident on 1962-06-28 involved a Douglas C-47 Skytrain (DC-3), registration TC-EFE, operated by Turkish Airlines - THY Türk Hava Yollari, at Bandirma, Turkey.

What was the probable cause of the accident?

The cause of the landing accident is currently unknown.

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