Fatal training flight accident near Tuzla, Turkey

5 fatalities • Tuzla, Turkey • Flight

A training mission resulted in a fatal crash in a prairie area southeast of Istanbul, leaving five people dead and four injured.

What happened

During a scheduled training operation, the flight crew encountered an unforeseen emergency that necessitated an urgent attempt to land the aircraft. During this maneuver, the plane became uncontrollable and descended into a prairie region situated southeast of Istanbul, in the vicinity of Tuzla. The impact resulted in a post-crash fire.

Findings

  • The accident resulted in five fatalities among the crew members.
  • A total of four injuries were reported following the crash.
  • The loss of control during the emergency landing attempt was the primary factor leading to the destruction of the aircraft.

Probable cause

The aircraft became uncontrollable during an attempted emergency landing following an unexpected in-flight situation.

Frequently asked questions

What happened in the 1966-08-29 Douglas C-47 Skytrain (DC-3) accident near Tuzla, Turkey?

A training mission resulted in a fatal crash in a prairie area southeast of Istanbul, leaving five people dead and four injured.

Were there any fatalities in the 1966-08-29 Douglas C-47 Skytrain (DC-3) accident?

The accident was fatal, resulting in 5 fatalities.

What aircraft was involved and where did it happen?

The accident on 1966-08-29 involved a Douglas C-47 Skytrain (DC-3), registration 43-6014, operated by Turkish Air Force - Türk Hava Kuvvetleri, at Tuzla, Turkey.

What was the probable cause of the accident?

The aircraft became uncontrollable during an attempted emergency landing following an unexpected in-flight situation.

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