03.04.2026 12:59
In the gendarmerie criminal report prepared as part of the investigation into the Turkish C-130 military cargo plane that crashed on the Georgia-Azerbaijan border, resulting in the martyrdom of 20 soldiers, it was stated that no external intervention or traces of explosives were found on the aircraft. Recently, the Chairman of the Homeland Party, Doğu Perinçek, had claimed, "Our C-130 cargo plane that crashed in Azerbaijan was shot down by Israel, and our officers were martyred by Israel."
The Ankara Chief Public Prosecutor's Office Military Crimes Investigation Bureau is continuing its investigation into the C-130 aircraft with tail number "68-1609" belonging to the Air Force Command, which crashed in the Kakheti region of Georgia on November 11, 2025, resulting in the martyrdom of 20 soldiers.
EVIDENCE BROUGHT TO TURKEY
In the investigation, where international procedures were implemented for the collection of evidence at the crash site, examination of the wreckage, and taking witness statements, evidence was brought to Turkey without being tampered with, in full cooperation with Georgia within the framework of bilateral agreements.
The remains of the martyrs, brought from Tbilisi to Ankara Mürted Airfield by a Turkish Armed Forces (TSK) "A400M" aircraft, were examined at the Forensic Medicine Institution, and the findings were added to the case file.
NOBLAST OR EXTERNAL INTERFERENCE FOUND
The initial technical examination results of the aircraft wreckage were included in the criminal report of the Gendarmerie General Command that entered the investigation file.
The report stated, "No shrapnel marks from any munitions that would explode near the aircraft or damage marks resulting from munitions hitting it were found. No explosion marks resulting from the detonation of an improvised explosive device or any explosive device components were found."
The report also indicated that no incendiary petroleum derivatives or fire accelerants were found, and that no suspicious chemical substances were detected as a result of the "element analysis" conducted on the aircraft wreckage.
REASON FOR THE AIRCRAFT'S CRASH UNDER INVESTIGATION
On the other hand, the Air Force Command's Evaluation and Inspection Directorate is continuing its investigations into the reason for the aircraft's crash.
In the technical studies conducted simultaneously in Georgia and Turkey, findings and data obtained by expert units from TÜBİTAK, TUSAŞ, MKE, and the Air Force Command are being meticulously analyzed.
It has been learned that after this process, which is conducted according to international standards, a preliminary accident investigation report will be prepared first, followed by a final report.
Additionally, it has been noted that examinations of the digital materials and phones of the personnel who were martyred are also ongoing as part of the investigation.
ISRAEL HAS BEEN ALLEGED TO HAVE SHOT IT DOWN
Recently, Doğu Perinçek, the Chairman of the Patriotic Party, made striking allegations at a press conference held at his party's Istanbul Provincial Headquarters.
Perinçek stated, "We had previously announced that the crash of our C-130 cargo plane while coming from Azerbaijan and the martyrdom of our 34 officers was not an accident. We insist: Our plane was shot down by Israel, and our officers were martyred by Israel. The Accident Investigation Report has not been explained for months because there is no accident! When the threat comes from Israel and the USA, silence is the response! Tying it to NATO Strategy requires bowing to the threat!"
The Ministry of National Defense denied the allegations, stating, "A criminal complaint has been filed regarding the matter, and legal proceedings have been initiated."