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2023 Forced Landing of TC-UME in Ankara

ANKARA İLİ,GÖLBAŞI İLÇESİ, TR

On August 30, 2023, an aircraft (registration TC-UME) was involved in an aviation accident near ANKARA İLİ,GÖLBAŞI İLÇESİ, TR. No fatalities were reported. Investigators recorded the probable cause as: Motor failure following a drop in fuel flow and pressure. This summary draws on records from the Turkish Transport Safety Investigation Center (UEIM).

Sourcesthe Turkish Transport Safety Investigation Center (UEIM)Primary reportUpdated 2026-10-18Data APIEditorial standards

On August 30, 2023, a JMB Aircraft VL-3-TE-915 (TC-UME) made a forced landing in Gölbaşı, Ankara, following a fuel flow and pressure drop. No injuries were reported, and the aircraft sustained light damage.

Incident Overview and Flight Details On August 30, 2023, a JMB Aircraft S.R.O. VL-3-TE-915, registered as TC-UME, was involved in a serious incident in the Tulumtaş area of Gölbaşı, Ankara. The aircraft, owned and operated by Mesut Göçer, departed from Etimesgut Airport (LTAD) with the intended destination of the KTO Karatay University landing strip. The flight was planned as a visual flight rules (VFR) operation for two occupants, with a planned duration of one hour and five hours of fuel on board. The first alternate was Konya Airport (LTAN), and the second was Nevşehir Kapadokya Airport (LTAZ). The incident occurred at 13:30 UTC, resulting in a forced landing in open terrain due to a motor failure. No fatalities or injuries were reported, and the aircraft sustained light damage, including to the lower fuselage, propeller blades, and engine cooling radiator.

Probable cause

Motor failure following a drop in fuel flow and pressure
Engine failure

Frequently asked questions

What happened in the 30 Aug 2023 aircraft accident near ANKARA İLİ,GÖLBAŞI İLÇESİ, TR?

On August 30, 2023, a JMB Aircraft VL-3-TE-915 (TC-UME) made a forced landing in Gölbaşı, Ankara, following a fuel flow and pressure drop. No injuries were reported, and the aircraft sustained light damage.

Were there any fatalities in the 30 Aug 2023 aircraft accident?

No fatalities were recorded in this accident.

What aircraft was involved and where did it happen?

The accident on 30 Aug 2023 involved an aircraft, registration TC-UME, at ANKARA İLİ,GÖLBAŞI İLÇESİ, TR.

What was the probable cause of the accident?

Motor failure following a drop in fuel flow and pressure

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