No fatalities

1986-06-30: Douglas C-47 Skytrain (DC-3) (43-16395) — Turkish Air Force - Türk Hava Kuvvetleri — Kayseri-Erkilet, Turkey

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On June 30, 1986, a Douglas C-47 Skytrain (DC-3) (registration 43-16395) operated by Turkish Air Force - Türk Hava Kuvvetleri was involved in an aviation accident near Kayseri-Erkilet, Turkey in flight. 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.

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An aircraft crashed while performing a local test flight near Kayseri-Erkilet, resulting in injuries to all four people on board.

What happened

During a local flight intended for testing purposes, an aircraft crashed in the vicinity of Kayseri-Erkilet. The incident occurred while the crew was conducting routine maneuvers as part of a test flight sequence. Following the impact, the aircraft was completely destroyed.

All four occupants on board sustained injuries during the event. At this time, the specific circumstances surrounding the descent and subsequent crash remain undetermined.

Findings

The exact cause of the accident has not yet been established, as the aircraft crashed under unknown circumstances.