Mid-air collision involving THK Republic F-84G Thunderjet near Adana

5 fatalities • Adana, Turkey • Flight

A mid-air collision between a Douglas Dakota and an F-84G Thunderjet resulted in five fatalities near the Seyhan Barajı reservoir.

What happened

An aerial collision occurred involving a Douglas Dakota and a THK Republic F-84G Thunderjet, identified by registration 51-10884. Following the impact, the aircraft became uncontrollable and descended into the Seyhan Barajı reservoir located near Adana. The accident resulted in the deaths of five crew members aboard the aircraft.

During the sequence of events, the pilot operating the 51-10884 THK Republic F-84G Thunderjet successfully utilized the ejection seat to escape the aircraft. This individual was subsequently located and brought to safety by rescue teams.

Findings

At this time, the specific details surrounding the collision remain uncertain, as the exact circumstances leading to the mid-air encounter have not been fully established.

Frequently asked questions

What happened in the 1957-06-11 Douglas C-47 Skytrain (DC-3) accident near Adana, Turkey?

A mid-air collision between a Douglas Dakota and an F-84G Thunderjet resulted in five fatalities near the Seyhan Barajı reservoir.

Were there any fatalities in the 1957-06-11 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 1957-06-11 involved a Douglas C-47 Skytrain (DC-3), registration 6043, operated by Turkish Air Force - Türk Hava Kuvvetleri, at Adana, Turkey.

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