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Tragic Turkish C-130 Crash in Georgia Claims 20 Lives

11/13/2025

Summary

Story summary

A Turkish C-130 crashed in Georgia on November 11, 2025, killing all 20 aboard.
The aircraft lost communication after entering Georgian airspace and sent no distress signal.
Recovery teams have retrieved 19 bodies and located the flight recorder.
Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdogan called for meticulous investigations, noting the aircraft was manufactured in 1968 and had served Turkey since 2010.
NATO and the U.S. ambassador to Turkey offered condolences.

History

Historical Context

On March 3, 1974, Turkish Airlines Flight 981 crashed in Ermenonville Forest, France, killing all 346 on board, making it the deadliest single-aircraft accident in history. The disaster, caused by a design flaw in the McDonnell Douglas DC-10's cargo door, prompted significant regulatory changes in aviation safety standards, influencing organizations like the FAA and EASA and highlighting ongoing concerns about aircraft maintenance.

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Story summary

A Turkish C-130 crashed in Georgia on November 11, 2025, killing all 20 aboard.
The aircraft lost communication after entering Georgian airspace and sent no distress signal.
Recovery teams have retrieved 19 bodies and located the flight recorder.
Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdogan called for meticulous investigations, noting the aircraft was manufactured in 1968 and had served Turkey since 2010.
NATO and the U.S. ambassador to Turkey offered condolences.

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