Fatal aircraft accident near Ankara-Etimesgut Airport

9 fatalities • Ankara-Etimesgut, Turkey • Landing (descent or approach)

An aircraft crashed into a mountainside near Yuva village during a night approach to Ankara-Etimesgut Airport, resulting in no survivors.

What happened

During a nighttime approach to Ankara-Etimesgut Airport, an aircraft impacted the terrain of a mountain slope situated approximately 12 km west of the airfield. The accident occurred near the village of Yuva under conditions characterized by marginal weather visibility.

The impact resulted in the deaths of all nine occupants on board the aircraft. There were no survivors recorded from the crash site.

Findings

  • The flight was operating during nighttime hours.
  • Weather conditions at the time of the accident were described as marginal.
  • The aircraft struck a mountain slope while in the approach phase of flight.

Probable cause

The aircraft struck terrain during a night approach under marginal weather conditions.

Frequently asked questions

What happened in the 1965-11-06 Douglas C-47 Skytrain (DC-3) accident near Ankara-Etimesgut, Turkey?

An aircraft crashed into a mountainside near Yuva village during a night approach to Ankara-Etimesgut Airport, resulting in no survivors.

Were there any fatalities in the 1965-11-06 Douglas C-47 Skytrain (DC-3) accident?

The accident was fatal, resulting in 9 fatalities.

What aircraft was involved and where did it happen?

The accident on 1965-11-06 involved a Douglas C-47 Skytrain (DC-3), registration H-60, operated by Turkish Air Force - Türk Hava Kuvvetleri, at Ankara-Etimesgut, Turkey.

What was the probable cause of the accident?

The aircraft struck terrain during a night approach under marginal weather conditions.

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