A tragic accident unfolded this morning at Bursa's Yenişehir Airport when a two-seater training aircraft belonging to Fenix Aviation Flight School crashed shortly after takeoff, resulting in the deaths of both pilots on board.
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| Aquila A211GX (Training Aircraft) |
Details of the Incident
- Date: Monday, 23 September 2024
- Location: Bursa Yenişehir Airport, Turkey
- Aircraft Type: Aquila A211GX (Training Aircraft)
- Registration: TC-UDI
- Owner/Operator: Fenix Aviation Flight School
- Phase: Takeoff
- Nature: Training
- Fatalities: 2
At approximately 08:10, the Aquila A211GX, a training aircraft registered as TC-UDI, took off from Bursa Yenişehir Airport. Moments after becoming airborne, the aircraft, equipped with a Rotax 912S engine, began climbing steeply while making a right-hand turn. Video footage of the incident shows that the aircraft suddenly lost altitude, rolled to the left, and crashed near the runway, ultimately impacting the airport apron.
Emergency services, including medical teams, the Airport Rescue and Fire Fighting (ARFF) team, and search and rescue crews, were immediately dispatched to the crash site. Despite their prompt response, both pilots were tragically pronounced dead at the scene. The aircraft was destroyed upon impact.
Investigation Launched
Authorities have launched an investigation into the cause of the crash. Initial reports indicate that the exact reason for the loss of control remains unclear.
The aircraft's sudden steep climb followed by an unexpected roll has raised questions, and investigators will be reviewing the video footage and examining the wreckage to determine the cause.
Impact on Fenix Aviation and Flight Training
The aircraft involved in the crash was confirmed to belong to Fenix Aviation Flight School, which operates out of Yenişehir Airport. As a precaution, all flight training activities at the airport have been temporarily suspended pending the outcome of the investigation.
The aviation community in Turkey has been left in shock by this tragic loss, and the thoughts of many are with the families of the pilots and those affected by the accident.
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| Aquila A211GX (Training Aircraft) |
While the investigation continues, this tragic event serves as a reminder of the inherent risks of aviation training. The aviation industry will look closely at the findings to ensure that steps are taken to prevent similar incidents in the future.
Further updates will be provided as more information becomes available from the investigation.
Social Media
Bursa'nın Yenişehir ilçesinde iki pilotun hayatını kaybettiği uçak kazasının görüntüleri ortaya çıktı. Uçağın piste değip touch gol işlemi yaparken kaza kırıma uğradığı öğrenildi
— Bursada Bugün (@bursadabugun) September 23, 2024
Haberi oku---> https://t.co/QO58rY2aRT pic.twitter.com/QTHcO6UzPs
Bursa'nın Yenişehir ilçesinde iki pilotun hayatını kaybettiği uçak kazasının görüntüleri ortaya çıktı. Uçağın piste değip touch gol işlemi yaparken kaza kırıma uğradığı öğrenildi
— Bursada Bugün (@bursadabugun) September 23, 2024
Haberi oku---> https://t.co/QO58rY2aRT pic.twitter.com/QTHcO6UzPs
An Aquila A211G3X (TC-UDI) training plane crashed next to the runway at Bursa/Yenisehir Airport (YEI), Turkey. Both pilots died.pic.twitter.com/2dceANahGk
— Aviation Safety Network (ASN) (@AviationSafety) September 23, 2024
#Breaking Today, a training Aquila A211G3X crashed in Bursa (Turkey). All 2 aboard. Footage in social media shows aircraft going out of control on take-off until going down near runway at Yenişehir Airport. Plane [Registration “TC-UDI”] was operated by “Fenix Aviation Flight… pic.twitter.com/IBJr5AbTqA
— Air Safety #OTD by Francisco Cunha (@OnDisasters) September 23, 2024
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