Historical Events tagged with "turkish airlines"

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Turkish Airlines Flight 1951 Crashed on Landing

February 25th, 2009 16 years ago

Turkish Airlines Flight 1951, an Airbus A320, crashed while attempting to land at Amsterdam Schiphol Airport due to a malfunctioning radio altimeter. The aircraft, arriving from Istanbul, descended too low and impacted the terrain just short of the runway. This tragic incident resulted in the deaths of nine individuals, including all three pilots, and left several others injured among the 135 passengers and crew aboard. The accident underscored the importance of equipment reliability in aviation safety.

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Turkish Airlines Flight 278 crashes near Van

December 29th, 1994 30 years ago

Turkish Airlines Flight 278, a Boeing 737-400, crashed during its approach to Van Ferit Melen Airport in Turkey, resulting in the deaths of 57 individuals among the 76 passengers and crew on board. The flight originated from Istanbul and was attempting to land in poor weather conditions. The aircraft failed to stabilize during its final approach, leading to a tragic accident that deeply affected the aviation community.

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Turkish Airlines Flight 158 Plane Crash

January 16th, 1983 42 years ago

Turkish Airlines Flight 158 crashed while landing at Ankara Esenboğa Airport, resulting in the deaths of 47 individuals and injuries to 20 others. The Boeing 727 was attempting to land during poor weather conditions, which significantly affected visibility. The aircraft struck a hill near the airport shortly before touchdown. Investigations later revealed that the combination of pilot error and adverse weather conditions played a crucial role in the accident, raising questions about safety protocols and airport infrastructure.

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Turkish Airlines Flight 345 Crashes into Sea of Marmara

January 30th, 1975 50 years ago

Turkish Airlines Flight 345 was a domestic flight that crashed into the Sea of Marmara shortly after takeoff from Yeşilköy Airport in Istanbul. The aircraft experienced a loss of control due to a suspected engine failure while attempting to gain altitude. Sadly, the crash resulted in the deaths of 42 people onboard, highlighting concerns about aviation safety in the region during that era.

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Turkish Airlines Fokker F28 Crash in Izmir

January 26th, 1974 51 years ago

Turkish Airlines Flight 301 experienced a fatal crash during takeoff from Izmir Cumaovası Airport. The Fokker F28 Fellowship aircraft was carrying 73 people when it crashed, resulting in the loss of 66 lives. The incident raised significant concerns regarding air safety in Turkey at that time, leading to investigations and reforms in aviation regulations. The flight was bound for Istanbul when the accident occurred, highlighting challenges in increasing air travel reliability.

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Turkish Airlines Fokker F27 Friendship Crash

March 8th, 1962 63 years ago

A Turkish Airlines Fokker F27 Friendship crashed into Mount Medetsiz in the Taurus Mountains of Turkey, resulting in the loss of all 11 individuals on board. The flight experienced difficulties in poor weather conditions, leading to the unfortunate accident. Rescue operations commenced immediately, facing challenges due to the rugged terrain and adverse weather. Investigation revealed errors in navigation and communication contributed to the tragedy.

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