No fatalities

2024-01-25: Transall C-160 (69-036) — Turkish Air Force - Türk Hava Kuvvetleri — Kayseri-Erkilet, Turkey

Kayseri-Erkilet, TurkeyLanding (descent or approach)

On January 25, 2024, a Transall C-160 (registration 69-036) operated by Turkish Air Force - Türk Hava Kuvvetleri was involved in an aviation accident near Kayseri-Erkilet, Turkey during landing or approach. No fatalities were reported. 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 1781189014Data APIEditorial standards

A crew on a local training flight experienced technical problems and made an emergency landing at Kayseri-Erkilet Airport. After touchdown, the left main gear failed, causing the aircraft to veer off runway 25 and stop in a grassy area. All crew members escaped uninjured.

Incident Overview

A crew conducting a local training flight on behalf of the 12 Wing encountered technical problems while operating near Kayseri-Erkilet Airport. The crew decided to return to the airport for an emergency landing.

Approach and Landing

The crew performed a very low approach over the surrounding districts before touching down on runway 25. After touchdown, the aircraft experienced issues with the left main gear. The airplane slid for a few hundred meters, then veered off the runway to the left, coming to rest in a grassy area.

Crew and Aftermath

All crew members evacuated the aircraft without injury. The aircraft sustained damage to the left main gear and other parts as a result of the ground slide and veer-off.

Context

The flight was a training sortie conducted at Kayseri-Erkilet Airport. No further details about the aircraft type or the nature of the technical problems were provided in the source.