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The accident occurred near Kırbaş Neighborhood in the Torbalı district of İzmir. In the early morning hours, a two-seat Cessna-172 training aircraft operated by the Turkish Aeronautical Association (THK) took off from Selçuk Airport for training purposes and crashed during the flight. The incident happened when the aircraft descended into a cornfield.
The 31-year-old pilot trainee, Berfu Hatipoğlu, who was flying alone, lost her life despite all rescue efforts.
Following the accident, health, fire, and security units were dispatched to the area, and the gendarmerie implemented safety measures at the scene. The İzmir Governorate stated that an investigation and inquiry into the incident had been initiated.
The cause of the accident has not yet been definitively determined. Relevant authorities have begun technical examinations at the site and the investigation is ongoing.
On 3 September 2025, a Cessna-172 aircraft operated by the Turkish Aeronautical Association conducted a training flight in the Torbalı district of İzmir and crashed into a cornfield in the early morning. The pilot trainee, Berfu Hatipoğlu, aged 31, lost her life in the accident. While the cause of the crash remains unclear, a technical investigation and inquiry have been launched regarding the incident.
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