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.