The air crash occurred on the evening of November 12 in the Samankoy area of the Yesilyurt district in the eastern part of the country. Emergency services, including medics, police, firefighters, and Disaster and Emergency Management Authority (AFAD) personnel, were immediately dispatched to the crash site.
Consequences of the crash
According to media reports citing the Turkish Ministry of National Defense, the entire crew and passengers on board did not survive the incident.
In the initial stage, the department reported the discovery of wreckage and the start of search and rescue operations, but later confirmed the deaths of everyone on board.
Circumstances of the incident
At this moment, the exact causes of the S-70 helicopter crash remain unknown. Specialists are working to clarify all the circumstances of the event.
What we know
- S-70 helicopter
- Malatya province, Samankoy area, Yesilyurt district
- Evening of November 12
What is not yet known
- Cause of the crash








