19.06.2025 15:21
A firefighting plane crashed into a lake in Adana. It was reported that the pilot sent a message to the firefighting helicopter pilot saying, "My plane has crashed into the lake, I'm okay, come and get me." Speaking about the incident, Minister of Agriculture and Forestry İbrahim Yumaklı announced that both pilots have been rescued.
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An airplane intervening in a forest fire in Adana crashed into the lake. The two pilots of the downed plane were rescued alive.
A forest fire broke out in the Fadıl Village area of Salbaş Neighborhood in the central Çukurova district. Those who noticed the smoke reported the situation to the 112 Emergency Command Center. The center dispatched forest-related teams to the area. A fire truck, water tank, and forest workers were sent to prevent the forest fire from spreading, and aerial support was also provided. In addition to a fire-fighting helicopter, a fire-fighting plane was also sent to the area.
HE SENT A MESSAGE TO THE TEAMS: PICK ME UP
The fire-fighting plane, which was taking water from the Seyhan Dam Lake, crashed for an unknown reason. It was learned that the pilot of the plane that fell into the lake sent a message to the fire-fighting helicopter pilot saying, "My plane has crashed into the lake, I am fine, pick me up."
It was learned that a large number of teams were dispatched to the area.
FIRST STATEMENT FROM MINISTER YUMAKLI
Minister of Agriculture and Forestry İbrahim Yumaklı made the following statement regarding the accident:
"A fire-fighting plane that intervened in a fire that started in the rural area of Çukurova district of Adana and spread to the forest has crashed for an unknown reason while taking water from the Seyhan Dam. Fortunately, our two pilots on board the plane have been rescued alive."
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