What happened
A single-engine aircraft, operated by a regional Turkish airline, was performing a scheduled flight from Izmir to Adana when the crew encountered severe weather. The flight was carrying a total of six people, including four pilots and two engineers from a Moldovan company. During the transit, the aircraft entered an area characterized by heavy rainfall and significantly reduced visibility.
Due to the deteriorating meteorological conditions, the crew decided to execute an emergency landing. During this maneuver, the single-engine aircraft struck hilly terrain in the vicinity of Göktepe. The impact resulted in the aircraft being damaged beyond repair.
Findings
- The primary factor leading to the emergency landing was the encounter with heavy rainfall and limited visibility.
- There were 6 occupants on board the aircraft at the time of the accident.
- All individuals involved sustained slight injuries during the crash landing.