No fatalities

1969-02-02: Vickers Viscount (TC-SET) — Turkish Airlines - THY Türk Hava Yollari — Ankara-Esenboğa, Turkey

Ankara-Esenboğa, TurkeyLanding (descent or approach)

On February 2, 1969, a Vickers Viscount (registration TC-SET) operated by Turkish Airlines - THY Türk Hava Yollari was involved in an aviation accident near Ankara-Esenboğa, Turkey during landing or approach. No fatalities were reported. Investigators recorded the probable cause as: The crew failed to realize the aircraft's altitude was too low on final approach in marginal weather conditions. 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 1781237931Data APIEditorial standards

On final approach to Ankara-Esenboğa Airport, a four-engine airplane struck a concrete pole, stalled, and crashed in a snow-covered field. All 26 occupants evacuated safely.

Incident Details

During the final approach to Ankara-Esenboğa Airport, the crew encountered marginal weather conditions. The pilot failed to notice that the aircraft's altitude was insufficient. Consequently, the four-engine airplane struck a concrete pole. This collision induced an aerodynamic stall, causing the airplane to crash in a snow-covered field. The aircraft was on a straight-in approach at the time.

Aftermath

The impact forces were severe. The aircraft lost its undercarriage and broke into two distinct sections. The wreckage came to rest approximately a few hundred meters short of the runway threshold. All 26 persons onboard, including crew and passengers, evacuated the aircraft safely. The airplane was completely destroyed in the accident. No occupants sustained any injuries.

Probable cause

The crew failed to realize the aircraft's altitude was too low on final approach in marginal weather conditions.