No fatalities

Aircraft accident at Çiğli Air Base (HEK-15)

Çiğli AFB (Izmir), TurkeyLanding (descent or approach)

On January 8, 1981, a Douglas C-47 Skytrain (DC-3) (registration HEK-15) operated by Turkish Air Force - Türk Hava Kuvvetleri was involved in an aviation accident near Çiğli AFB (Izmir), Turkey during landing or approach. No fatalities were reported. 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)Source recordUpdated 2026-06-14Data APIEditorial standards

An aircraft crashed under undetermined conditions at the Çiğli Air Force Base, with the status of those on board currently unconfirmed.

What happened

An aviation accident occurred at the Çiğli Air Force Base involving an unidentified aircraft. The precise sequence of events leading to the impact remains under investigation, as the specific circumstances surrounding the crash have not yet been established.

At this time, there is no official information regarding the number of fatalities or injuries resulting from the event. The current status and fate of all occupants on board the aircraft remain unknown.

Findings

No definitive conclusions have been released regarding the crash. The cause of the accident at Çiğli AFB is currently classified as unknown circumstances.

Frequently asked questions

What happened in the 8 Jan 1981 Douglas C-47 Skytrain (DC-3) accident near Çiğli AFB (Izmir), Turkey?

An aircraft crashed under undetermined conditions at the Çiğli Air Force Base, with the status of those on board currently unconfirmed.

Were there any fatalities in the 8 Jan 1981 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 8 Jan 1981 involved a Douglas C-47 Skytrain (DC-3), registration HEK-15, operated by Turkish Air Force - Türk Hava Kuvvetleri, at Çiğli AFB (Izmir), Turkey.