A training aircraft went off the runway in Çatalca! The pilot escaped unharmed.

A training aircraft went off the runway in Çatalca! The pilot escaped unharmed.

08.11.2026 12:43

A training aircraft belonging to a flight school landed at Hezarfen Airport in the Çatalca district of Istanbul, ran off the runway, and entered a dirt area. The pilot, who survived the accident uninjured, was taken to the hospital as a precaution. After initial examinations, the aircraft was removed from the area where it was located to be examined.

A training aircraft landing at Hezarfen Airport ran off the runway. The pilot, who stopped the plane safely, survived the accident without injury.

RAN OFF THE RUNWAY DURING LANDING

A training aircraft belonging to a flight school landed at Hezarfen Airport in Çatalca at around 09:30, ran off the runway, and entered a dirt area. The pilot stopped the aircraft safely.

PILOT ESCAPED UNHARMED

Following a report, medical, gendarmerie, and firefighting teams were dispatched to the area. The pilot, who escaped the accident without injury, was taken to the hospital as a precaution.

AIRCRAFT TOWED FOR INSPECTION

After the teams completed their initial examination at the scene, the aircraft was towed from the area where it was located for inspection.

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