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September 21, 2017 · Cessna 650 · TC-KON
Istanbul, TR
Overview
Report Status
Factual report
Event Type
Accident
Date
September 21, 2017
Injury Outcomes
1 injury (1 minor injury), 3 uninjured
Location
Istanbul, TR
Aircraft
Cessna 650
Tail Number
TC-KON
Operator
Avione Jet
Injuries
Minor
Aircraft Damage
Destroyed
NTSB Number
ERA17WA331
On September 21, 2017, at 1820 universal coordinated time, a Cessna 650 (Citation III), Turkish registration TC-KON, operated by Avione Jet, was destroyed by postimpact fire after a runway excursion at Istanbul Atatürk Airport, Istanbul, Turkey (LTBA). The flight departed LTBA at 1805, declared an emergency shortly after departure and was returning to the airport when the accident occurred. Three crewmembers and one passenger were not injured.The investigation is under the jurisdiction of the Government of Turkey. Further information can be obtained from: Ministry of Transport Maritime Affairs and Communications Accident Investigation Board Hanimeli S. No. 7 06430 Sihhiye Ankara, Turkey Tel.: (90) 312 212 4635 Fax: (90) 312 212 4684 This report is for informational purposes and contains only information released by the Government of Turkey.
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On September 21, 2017, at 1820 universal coordinated time, a Cessna 650 (Citation III), Turkish registration TC-KON, operated by Avione Jet, was destroyed by postimpact fire after a runway excursion at Istanbul Atatürk Airport, Istanbul, Turkey (LTBA). The flight departed LTBA at 1805, declared an emergency shortly after departure and was returning to the airport when the accident occurred. Three crewmembers and one passenger were not injured.The investigation is under the jurisdiction of the Government of Turkey. Further information can be obtained from: Ministry of Transport Maritime Affairs and Communications Accident Investigation Board Hanimeli S. No. 7 06430 Sihhiye Ankara, Turkey Tel.: (90) 312 212 4635 Fax: (90) 312 212 4684 This report is for informational purposes and contains only information released by the Government of Turkey.
Flight
Event TypeAccident
Event Time18:20 UTC
Nearest AirportIstanbul Atatürk Airport (0nm)
Runway35L
Runway Length9842 ft
Runway Width148 ft
Flight Plan FiledUnknown
Flight Plan ActivatedUnknown
Aircraft FireGrd
Aircraft ExplosionUnknown
Aircraft
AircraftCessna 650
Tail NumberTC-KON
Aircraft CategoryAir
DamageDestroyed
OperatorAvione Jet
Engines2
Engine TypeTurbofan
Engine DetailsHoneywell · TFE731-4R-2S · Turbofan · 3500 | Honeywell · TFE731-4R-2S · Turbofan · 3500
Seats13
People & Injuries
Injury Summary1 injury (1 minor injury), 3 uninjured
Fatal0
Serious0
Minor1
Uninjured3
Total4
Conditions
Wind7 kt
CeilingBroken clouds 9000 ft
Temperature / Dew Point64 F
Altimeter0
Observation Time18:20
Weather SourceWFAC