Accident Boeing 727-2H9 TC-AKD,

ASN Wikibase Occurrence # 326579

Date:	Saturday 27 February 1988
Time:	10:25
Type:	Boeing 727-2H9
Owner/operator:	Talia Airways
Registration:	TC-AKD
MSN:	20930/1044
Year of manufacture:	1974
Engine model:	Pratt & Whitney JT8D-9A
Fatalities:	Fatalities: 15 / Occupants: 15
Aircraft damage:	Destroyed, written off
Category:	Accident
Location:	near Girne Arap - Cyprus
Phase:	Approach
Nature:	Ferry/positioning
Departure airport:	Istanbul-Atatürk International Airport (IST/LTBA)
Destination airport:	Ercan Airport (ECN/LCEN)
Confidence Rating:	Information verified through data from accident investigation authorities

Narrative:
The crew had been cleared for a VOR approach, but cancelled IFR and descended to 2000 feet, disregarding the altitude of the mountain chain ahead (3130 feet). Noticing mountains ahead the pilot tried to turn left and climb, but struck the mountain.

Sources:

ICAO Adrep 2/89 (#3)

Location

Images:

photo (c) Pars Kara; near Girne Arap; 18 June 2000