Historical Events tagged with "turkish air"
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Accidents & Tragedies
Turkish Airlines Flight 634 Crash Overview
January 8th, 2003 22 years ago
Turkish Airlines Flight 634, a scheduled flight from Istanbul to Diyarbakır, crashed near Diyarbakır Airport shortly before landing. The aircraft, a Boeing 737-400, encountered severe weather conditions, including fog and heavy rain, leading to the crash. Tragically, all 5 crew members and 70 of the 75 passengers lost their lives, with only 5 passengers surviving the disaster. The incident raised questions about flight safety and weather response protocols in Turkey's aviation sector.
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