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| Date: | Monday 4 April 2011 |
| Time: | |
| Type: |  Boeing 737-7AN (WL) BBJ |
| Owner/operator: | Saudi Oger |
| Registration: | VP-BYA |
| MSN: | 29972/642 |
| Year of manufacture: | 2000 |
| Engine model: | CFMI CFM56-7B |
| Fatalities: | Fatalities: 0 / Occupants: 0 |
| Other fatalities: | 0 |
| Aircraft damage: | Minor, repaired |
| Location: | nr. Ankara -
 Türkiye
|
| Phase: | Approach |
| Nature: | Private |
| Departure airport: | |
| Ankara-Esenboga Airport (ESB/LTAC) | |
| Confidence Rating: |  Information is only available from news, social media or unofficial sources |
The aircraft was struck by lightning during the approach to Ankara. The flight continued and landed safely.
Sources:
WAAS
Revision history:
| Date/time | Contributor | Updates |
|---|---|---|
| 26-Apr-2025 15:57 | ASN | Added |
| 26-Apr-2025 16:13 | ASN | Updated [Location, Destination airport, Narrative, ] |
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