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Midair Explosion and Crash in Kurttepe Mountain Range (TC-ARK)

Adana, TurkeyTakeoff (climb)

On April 3, 1954, a Douglas C-47 Skytrain (DC-3) (registration TC-ARK) operated by Devlet Hava Yollari - DHY was involved in an aviation accident near Adana, Turkey during takeoff. 25 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 2026-06-12Data APIEditorial standards

An aircraft exploded in midair and crashed in the Kurttepe Mountain Range northwest of Adana less than ten minutes after takeoff, killing all 25 occupants, including archaeologist Remzi Oğuz Arık.

Incident Overview Less than ten minutes after departing from Adana Airport, the aircraft was climbing when it exploded in midair. The wreckage subsequently fell into the Kurttepe Mountain Range, which is located northwest of the city. The impact and explosion scattered debris across an area of approximately 15 kilometers. All 25 people on board were killed in the accident. Among the fatalities was Turkish archaeologist Remzi Oğuz Arık. The investigation into the event has not determined the exact cause of the explosion, which remains unknown according to the source material. No specific aircraft type, registration, date, or operator is provided in the available information.

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