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October 17, 2014 · Ayres Thrush S2R · TC-ZEC
Karatepe, TR
Overview
Report Status
Factual report
Event Type
Accident
Date
October 17, 2014
Injury Outcomes
No injuries (1 uninjured)
Location
Karatepe, TR
Aircraft
Ayres Thrush S2R
Tail Number
TC-ZEC
Operator
Er-Ah Aviation
Injuries
None
Aircraft Damage
Substantial
NTSB Number
ERA15WA032
On October 17, 2014, about 0630 coordinated universal time, an Ayres S-2R, Turkish registration TC-ZEC, was substantially damaged during a forced landing following a loss of engine power near Karatepe, Turkey. The pilot was not injured. The local aerial application flight, which originated from Balikesir Edremit Korfez Airport (LTFD), Edremit, Turkey, was conducted under Turkish flight regulations. The investigation is under the jurisdiction of the Directorate of Civil Aviation, Republic of Turkey. Further information can be obtained from: Directorate of Civil Aviation Gazi Mustafa Kemal Bulvari No:128/A 06570 Maltepe/Ankara/Turkey Website: www.shgm.gov.tr This report is for informational purposes and contains only information released by the Republic of Turkey.
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On October 17, 2014, about 0630 coordinated universal time, an Ayres S-2R, Turkish registration TC-ZEC, was substantially damaged during a forced landing following a loss of engine power near Karatepe, Turkey. The pilot was not injured. The local aerial application flight, which originated from Balikesir Edremit Korfez Airport (LTFD), Edremit, Turkey, was conducted under Turkish flight regulations. The investigation is under the jurisdiction of the Directorate of Civil Aviation, Republic of Turkey. Further information can be obtained from: Directorate of Civil Aviation Gazi Mustafa Kemal Bulvari No:128/A 06570 Maltepe/Ankara/Turkey Website: www.shgm.gov.tr This report is for informational purposes and contains only information released by the Republic of Turkey.
Flight
Event TypeAccident
Event Time06:30 UTC
Nearest Airport0nm
Flight Plan FiledNone
Flight Plan ActivatedNo
Aircraft FireNo
Aircraft ExplosionNo
Aircraft
AircraftAyres Thrush S2R
Tail NumberTC-ZEC
Aircraft CategoryAir
DamageSubstantial
OperatorEr-Ah Aviation
Engine TypeReciprocating
Engine DetailsPratt And Whitney · R1340 · Reciprocating · 600
Seats1
People & Injuries
Injury SummaryNo injuries (1 uninjured)
Fatal0
Serious0
Minor0
Uninjured1
Total1
Crew 1None
Conditions
WindCalm
CeilingNone
Temperature / Dew Point0 C / 0 C
Altimeter0