Midair Collision of Turkish Military Helicopters Claims Six Lives

TDT | Manama
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In a tragic incident on Monday, two Turkish military helicopters collided during routine training flights in the southwestern province of Isparta. The crash resulted in the deaths of six military personnel, including a brigadier general who headed the military aviation school, according to officials.

The Turkish Defense Ministry confirmed that five victims succumbed at the crash site, while a sixth passed away in a hospital due to severe injuries. The second helicopter involved in the collision managed a safe landing about 400 meters from the crash site.

The incident occurred during standard training operations, and local governor Abdullah Erin announced that an investigation is underway to determine the cause of the midair collision.

The DHA news agency reported that the UH-1 utility helicopter split in two upon impact, crashing into a field. Authorities have not provided immediate details on what led to the collision.