Incident Overview
Date: Friday 18 May 2001
Aircraft Type: IPTN/CASA CN-235MP-100M
Owner/operator: Turkish Navy
Registration Number: TCSG-552
Location: near Ankara-Etimesgut Airport (ANK) –
ÿ Trkiye
Phase of Flight: Initial climb
Status: Destroyed, written off
Casualties: Fatalities: 4 / Occupants: 4
Component Affected: CN-235 aircraftCN-235 aircraft
Category: Accident
A CN-235 aircraft crashed after reaching an altitude of 100 feet during a final test flight for the Turkish Navy. The incident occurred following a modification of the aircraft for military use.A CN-235 aircraft crashed after reaching an altitude of 100 feet during a final test flight for the Turkish Navy. The incident occurred following a modification of the aircraft for military use.
Description
Crashed after reaching an altitude of just 100 feet. The CN-235 plane was one of eight that was being modified for use by the Turkish Navy, and was on its final test flight.
Primary Cause
Loss of control due to altitude exceeding the aircraft’s operational limits.Loss of control due to altitude exceeding the aircraft’s operational limits.Share on:
