Aircraft undershoot at Istanbul-Atatürk Airport

No fatalities • Istanbul-Atatürk, Turkey • Landing (descent or approach)

An aircraft struck the ground short of the runway threshold during its approach to Istanbul-Atatürk Airport, resulting in no injuries but significant damage.

What happened

During the final approach to Istanbul-Atatürk Airport, an aircraft descended to an altitude that was too low for a safe landing. The aircraft made contact with the ground several hundred meters before reaching the runway threshold. The force of the impact caused the landing gear to be ripped from the airframe, and the plane subsequently slid on its belly until it came to a stop.

There were six people on board during the incident. All occupants managed to evacuate the aircraft without sustaining any injuries. While the passengers and crew were safe, the aircraft was determined to be a total loss.

Findings

Investigation into the event indicates that the crew did not maintain a sufficient altitude during the approach phase. The primary factor in the undershoot was the failure to maintain a safe altitude while approaching the runway.

Probable cause

The crew failed to maintain a sufficient altitude during the approach, leading the aircraft to strike the ground before the runway threshold.

Frequently asked questions

What happened in the 1995-07-12 Mitsubishi MU-300 Diamond accident near Istanbul-Atatürk, Turkey?

An aircraft struck the ground short of the runway threshold during its approach to Istanbul-Atatürk Airport, resulting in no injuries but significant damage.

Were there any fatalities in the 1995-07-12 Mitsubishi MU-300 Diamond accident?

No fatalities were recorded in this accident.

What aircraft was involved and where did it happen?

The accident on 1995-07-12 involved a Mitsubishi MU-300 Diamond, registration TC-YIB, operated by Yibitaş Air, at Istanbul-Atatürk, Turkey.

What was the probable cause of the accident?

The crew failed to maintain a sufficient altitude during the approach, leading the aircraft to strike the ground before the runway threshold.

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