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The aircraft involved in the crash was 68-01609, a [[Lockheed C-130 Hercules]] operated by the [[Turkish Air Force]]. The aircraft was 57-years-old, delivered from the |
The aircraft involved in the crash was 68-01609, a [[Lockheed C-130 Hercules]] operated by the [[Turkish Air Force]]. The aircraft was 57-years-old, delivered from the Lockheed Marietta Factory in 1968 and initially served in the [[Royal Saudi Air Force]]. Records show it entering service with the Turkish Air Force in March 2010. The aircraft had been flying regularly recently.<ref name=”:0″ /> |
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Revision as of 15:32, 11 November 2025
Aircraft crash in Georgia
On 11 November 2025, a Turkish Air Force Lockheed C-130 Hercules crashed near the Azerbaijan–Georgia border.[1] The aircraft was on a flight from Azerbaijan to Turkey when it broke up in mid-air in Georgia. At least 20 people were aboard.[2] Video showed the aircraft on fire mid-air and spiraling before crashing into the ground.[3]
Background
Aircraft
The aircraft involved in the crash was 68-01609, a Lockheed C-130 Hercules operated by the Turkish Air Force. The aircraft was 57-years-old, delivered from the Lockheed Marietta Factory in 1968 and initially served in the Royal Saudi Air Force. Records show it entering service with the Turkish Air Force in March 2010. The aircraft had been flying regularly recently.[4]
Accident
The aircraft involved took off from Ganja International Airport in Azerbaijan at 10:19 UTC[4]
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