Narrative:The crew had been cleared for a VOR approach, but cancelled IFR and descended to 2000 feet, disregarding the altitude of the mountain chain ahead (3130 feet). Noticing mountains ahead the pilot tried to turn left and climb, but struck the mountain.
Sources:
» ICAO Adrep 2/89 (#3)
Photos
accident date:
27-02-1988type: Boeing 727-2H9
registration: TC-AKD
accident date:
27-02-1988type: Boeing 727-2H9
registration: TC-AKD
accident date:
27-02-1988type: Boeing 727-2H9
registration: TC-AKD
accident date:
27-02-1988type: Boeing 727-2H9
registration: TC-AKD
accident date:
27-02-1988type: Boeing 727-2H9
registration: TC-AKD
accident date:
27-02-1988type: Boeing 727-2H9
registration: TC-AKD
accident date:
27-02-1988type: Boeing 727-2H9
registration: TC-AKD
accident date:
27-02-1988type: Boeing 727-2H9
registration: TC-AKD
accident date:
27-02-1988type: Boeing 727-2H9
registration: TC-AKD
accident date:
27-02-1988type: Boeing 727-2H9
registration: TC-AKD
accident date:
27-02-1988type: Boeing 727-2H9
registration: TC-AKD
accident date:
27-02-1988type: Boeing 727-2H9
registration: TC-AKD
accident date:
27-02-1988type: Boeing 727-2H9
registration: TC-AKD
accident date:
27-02-1988type: Boeing 727-2H9
registration: YU-AKA
Aircraft history
31 MAY 1974 |
YU-AKA |
JAT |
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01 MAY 1987 |
TC-AKD |
Talia Airways |
leased
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Map
This map shows the airport of departure and the intended destination of the flight. The line between the airports does
not display the exact flight path.
Distance from Istanbul-Atatürk International Airport to Ercan Airport as the crow flies is 760 km (475 miles).
Accident location: Approximate; accuracy within a few kilometers.
This information is not presented as the Flight Safety Foundation or the Aviation Safety Network’s opinion as to the cause of the accident. It is preliminary and is based on the facts as they are known at this time.