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Runway Overrun at Samsun Airport Leads to Aircraft Damage (TC-TEZ)

Samsun, TurkeyLanding (descent or approach)

On February 17, 1970, a Fokker F27 Friendship (registration TC-TEZ) operated by Turkish Airlines - THY Türk Hava Yollari was involved in an aviation accident near Samsun, Turkey during landing or approach. No fatalities were reported. Investigators recorded the probable cause as: Wrong approach configuration on part of the flying crew who landed the aircraft too far down the runway, reducing the landing distance available. 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)Source recordUpdated 2026-07-04Data APIEditorial standards

An aircraft overran the runway at Samsun Airport after touchdown, losing its undercarriage and sustaining damage beyond repair. All 29 occupants evacuated safely. The investigation identified a wrong approach configuration.

Accident

Following touchdown at Samsun Airport, the aircraft was unable to stop within the remaining runway distance. It overran the runway, lost its undercarriage, and came to rest beyond the paved surface.

Evacuation

All 29 occupants on board were evacuated safely from the aircraft after it came to a stop.

Damage

The aircraft sustained damage beyond repair as a result of the overrun and undercarriage loss.

Probable Cause

The official investigation determined that the probable cause of the accident was a wrong approach configuration on the part of the flying crew, who landed the aircraft too far down the runway, thereby reducing the available landing distance.

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Frequently asked questions

What happened in the 17 Feb 1970 Fokker F27 Friendship accident near Samsun, Turkey?

An aircraft overran the runway at Samsun Airport after touchdown, losing its undercarriage and sustaining damage beyond repair. All 29 occupants evacuated safely. The investigation identified a wrong approach configuration.

Were there any fatalities in the 17 Feb 1970 Fokker F27 Friendship accident?

No fatalities were recorded in this accident.

What aircraft was involved and where did it happen?

The accident on 17 Feb 1970 involved a Fokker F27 Friendship, registration TC-TEZ, operated by Turkish Airlines - THY Türk Hava Yollari, at Samsun, Turkey.

What was the probable cause of the accident?

Wrong approach configuration on part of the flying crew who landed the aircraft too far down the runway, reducing the landing distance available.

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