Military helicopter crash in Ankara! Statement from the Ministry.

Military helicopter crash in Ankara! Statement from the Ministry.

22.04.2026 00:02

In the Temelli region of Ankara, a CH-47 heavy transport helicopter belonging to the Air Aviation Command crashed during a training flight. While the cause of the accident is unknown, the Ministry of National Defense stated in a statement, 'There is no adverse situation among our personnel. The cause of the accident will be determined as a result of a detailed investigation.'

In a statement from the Ministry of National Defense, it was said, "One of our CH-47 Heavy Transport Helicopters belonging to our Army Aviation Command has crashed due to a yet unknown reason in the Ankara/Temelli region where it was conducting a training flight. There is no adverse situation regarding our personnel. The cause of the crash will be determined following a detailed investigation to be conducted."

MILITARY HELICOPTER CRASHES

A CH-47 type heavy transport helicopter belonging to the Army Aviation Command crashed during a training flight in the Temelli region of Ankara. Following the incident, which occurred due to a reason not yet determined, security teams were dispatched to the area.

PERSONNEL CONDITION IS GOOD

In a statement regarding the matter from the Ministry of National Defense, it was stated that the crew's health condition was good after the crash and no adverse situation was experienced. The exact cause of the crash will become clear after a detailed crash investigation to be conducted by expert teams.

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