12.11.2025 10:32
In Georgia, 20 soldiers were martyred in a Turkish Air Force C-130 cargo plane crash. Initial investigations found no signs of sabotage or explosion, and the inquiry has focused on two technical possibilities. The first is that the aircraft, which has been in use for over 50 years, may have disintegrated in the air due to metal fatigue or structural failure; the second is that a loading error may have caused a loss of balance, leading to a loss of control of the aircraft. The exact cause of the accident will be determined through the analysis of the black box.
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The C-130 military cargo plane belonging to the Turkish Air Force took off from Ganja Airport in Azerbaijan and crashed shortly after entering Georgian airspace. The Ministry of National Defense announced in a statement this morning that 20 soldiers on board were martyred. While the identities of the martyrs were revealed, a large-scale investigation was initiated at the crash site.
THE PLANE STAYED IN GENCE FOR TWO HOURS
According to information obtained by AnewZ, the crashed C-130 aircraft underwent maintenance and preparation for about two hours at Ganja Airport before takeoff. During this time, it was stated that security protocols were fully adhered to and that third parties were not allowed to enter the area.
THEY WERE RETURNING FROM THE VICTORY DAY CEREMONY
On board the plane were personnel from the Turkish Air Force who participated in the Karabakh Victory Day parade held in Baku on November 8, along with spare mechanical parts for F-16 aircraft. Sources stated that there were no explosive materials among the cargo and that no signs of external intervention or explosion were found during the investigations conducted after the accident.
TWO POSSIBILITIES ARE BEING CONSIDERED
Experts are focusing on two possible technical reasons for the accident. The first possibility is related to the age of the aircraft. The C-130, which has been in use for over 50 years, last underwent major maintenance in 2020, and it is believed that a structural failure may have occurred in the air due to metal fatigue or corrosion. The second possibility is a loading error. Improper securing of cargo in transport aircraft can create instability and vibration during flight, which can lead to fuselage damage.
THE BLACK BOX IS UNDER INVESTIGATION
It was reported that the black box of the aircraft was found after the accident and sent to the laboratory for decoding. In the investigation conducted jointly by the authorities of Turkey, Georgia, and Azerbaijan, the initial findings indicate technical or mechanical failure. The final results are expected to be shared with the public after the analysis of the black box is completed.
THE NAMES OF OUR MARTYRS HAVE BEEN REVEALED
- Air Pilot Major Serdar Uslu
- Air Pilot Major Nihat İlgen
- Air Pilot Captain Gökhan Korkmaz
- Air Pilot First Lieutenant Cüneyt Kandemir
- Air Aircraft Maintenance First Lieutenant Emre Mercan
- Air Transport Specialist Corporal Emre Sayın
- Air Transport Specialist Corporal Cem Dolapci
- Air Supply Senior Sergeant Ahmet Yasir Kuyucu
- Air Aircraft Maintenance Senior Sergeant Nuri Özcan
- Air Aircraft Maintenance Senior Sergeant Ümit İnce
- Air Aircraft Maintenance Staff Sergeant Berkay Karaca
- Air Aircraft Maintenance Staff Sergeant İlhan Ongan
- Air Aircraft Maintenance Staff Sergeant Burak İbbiği
- Air Aircraft Maintenance Staff Sergeant Burak Özkan
- Air Aircraft Maintenance Staff Sergeant Emrah Kuran
- Air Aircraft Maintenance Staff Sergeant Emre Altıok
- Air Aircraft Maintenance Staff Sergeant İlker Aykut
- Air Aircraft Maintenance Staff Sergeant Hamdi Armağan Kaplan
- Air Aircraft Maintenance Staff Sergeant Akın Karakuş
- Air Aircraft Maintenance Staff Sergeant Ramazan Yağız
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