Aircraft in training mode plummets in Izmir, western Turkey, resulting in the demise of the pilot.
Tragedy in Izmir: Student Pilot Loses Life in Training Plane Crash
A tragic incident occurred on Turkey's western coast on Wednesday, as a Cessna-172 training aircraft crashed in Izmir's Torbalı district. The crash site is located in the Kırbaş neighborhood of Torbalı district, specifically in a corn field.
The student pilot aboard the aircraft during the crash has been identified as Arda G. Unfortunately, the pilot lost his life in the accident.
Numerous firefighting and medical teams were dispatched to the crash site following the incident. An investigation has started to determine what led to the tragic incident, with aviation authorities expected to examine the wreckage of the aircraft.
The aircraft took off from Selcuk Efes Airport for a training flight before the crash occurred. The incident is under investigation, and the cause of the accident is yet to be determined.
Our thoughts are with the family and friends of the student pilot during this difficult time. More information will be provided as the investigation progresses.
