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Tragic Training Plane Crash at Bursa Yenişehir Airport Claims Two Lives

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.

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.

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.

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