Aircraft crash during test flight in Kayseri

No fatalities • Kayseri-Erkilet, Turkey • Flight

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.

Frequently asked questions

What happened in the 1986-06-30 Douglas C-47 Skytrain (DC-3) accident near Kayseri-Erkilet, Turkey?

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

Were there any fatalities in the 1986-06-30 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 1986-06-30 involved a Douglas C-47 Skytrain (DC-3), registration 43-16395, operated by Turkish Air Force - Türk Hava Kuvvetleri, at Kayseri-Erkilet, Turkey.

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