What caused the Turkish C-130 plane crash? Turkish C-130 military plane crash in Georgia on November 11, 2025, has not yet been determined. An investigation is currently underway by Turkish and Georgian authorities. The cause of the Key points regarding the ongoing investigation: The plane’s flight data recorder and cockpit voice recorder (black box) have been recovered and sent to Ankara, Turkey, for analysis. The Turkish Defence Ministry stated on Thursday, November 13, that it is too early to determine the cause, and inspections are ongoing. All planned flights by Turkey’s fleet of 18 C-130 planes have been temporarily grounded pending inspections. Authorities have recovered the remains o

What caused the Turkish C-130 plane crash?

Turkish C-130 military plane crash in Georgia on November 11, 2025, has not yet been determined. An investigation is currently underway by Turkish and Georgian authorities. The cause of the
Key points regarding the ongoing investigation:
The plane’s flight data recorder and cockpit voice recorder (black box) have been recovered and sent to Ankara, Turkey, for analysis.
The Turkish Defence Ministry stated on Thursday, November 13, that it is too early to determine the cause, and inspections are ongoing.
All planned flights by Turkey’s fleet of 18 C-130 planes have been temporarily grounded pending inspections.
Authorities have recovered the remains of all 20 victims.
Expert Speculation
The aircraft disappeared from radar without issuing a distress signal, suggesting a rapid, catastrophic event. Footage circulating on social media shows the plane breaking apart in mid-air and spiraling toward the ground.
Aviation experts have weighed in on possible causes, with suggestions including:
Catastrophic mechanical failure: Some analysts point to technical failure given the aircraft was 57 years old.
Mid-air explosion: The manner in which the wreckage was scattered and the plane broke apart has led some aviation professionals to suggest an in-air explosion is possible, though other experts cast doubt on this theory based on the specific break pattern.
One former U.S. Air Force specialist suggested the footage appeared to show the tail section separating in-flight and fuel streaming from the wingtip valves, potentially indicating a crew attempt at an emergency fuel dump.
No official cause has been confirmed, and the results of the black box analysis are pending.

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