1 fatality

Fatal aircraft accident during takeoff (CBK-04)

Istanbul-Yeşilköy, TurkeyTakeoff (climb)

On January 14, 1965, a Douglas C-47 Skytrain (DC-3) (registration CBK-04) operated by Turkish Air Force - Türk Hava Kuvvetleri was involved in an aviation accident near Istanbul-Yeşilköy, Turkey during takeoff. One person was killed. Investigators recorded the probable cause as: The aircraft became uncontrollable during the takeoff roll, leading to a crash and fire. 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.

Sourcesthe Bureau of Aircraft Accidents Archives (B3A)Primary reportUpdated 2026-06-12Data APIEditorial standards

An aircraft accident occurred during the takeoff phase, resulting in a fatal crash and one crew fatality.

What happened

During the initial stages of flight, specifically at the moment of liftoff, the aircraft experienced a sudden loss of control. The subsequent descent resulted in a high-impact collision with the ground, which immediately triggered a fire.

As a result of the impact and ensuing flames, there was one fatality recorded among the personnel on board. The individual who lost their life has been identified as the flight mechanic assigned to the crew.

Findings

The available information indicates that the aircraft became uncontrollable immediately upon leaving the runway surface, leading to the destruction of the airframe and the loss of the crew member.

Probable cause

The aircraft became uncontrollable during the takeoff roll, leading to a crash and fire.